Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.