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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2015More modern by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX730 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging highlights
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $719