Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 88 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.