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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 7 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z33WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX730 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2009More recent by 95 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX730 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical 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) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
26
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $197