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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX730 HS scores vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX730 HS Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX730 HS Fujifilm T500 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account 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) while the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $0