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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2012More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
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lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2012-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $330