Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the Fujifilm HS35EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 88 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.