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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX730 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

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

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $380