Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to give you more detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.