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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 5 years after the Fujifilm XP50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX730 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
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 XP50 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS against the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
72
lighter than average (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $180