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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX730 HS was launched 16 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedApril 2017August 2000More modern by 203 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k200kClearer screen (+722k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features outer 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 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 88 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 17.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (820 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
46
lighter than average (820g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging features
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2017-04-06 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 320
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 820 gr (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $2,000