Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was revealed 12 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 88 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will result in greater detail because of its extra 14.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.