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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm XP150 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP150 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS against the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging information
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20.3MP 14MP
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 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $260