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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

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 S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S8300 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S8300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average (670g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $200