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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades against the Fujifilm S4800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2013-01-30
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 300g (0.66 lbs) 518g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $229