Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm X-H1

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX730 HS Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon SX740 HS
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Less expensive
$399* vs $1000
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
50 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
39 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
300g vs 673g
Lighter weight

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Canon SX730 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX730 HS.
Read our Canon SX730 HS Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A900

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon A900

$1199
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Canon SX730 HS

Sigma sd Quattro

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

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Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Canon SX730 HS

Sigma sd Quattro H

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1199
APS-H

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

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Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS70

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm X-H1

Panasonic ZS70

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$447
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Fujifilm X-H1

Canon SX740 HS

$1199
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

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