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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 15 months after the Fujifilm XP90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP90 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2016Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm XP90 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90

 SX730 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outside dimensions 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 XP90 has measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
48
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm XP90
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm XP90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-06 2016-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $180