Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S8500
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S8500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 70D was launched 10 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 70D grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm S8500
| 70D | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2013 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon 70D
| Fujifilm S8500 | 70D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S8500
| 70D | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 70D versus the Fujifilm S8500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and Fujifilm S8500 is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and Fujifilm S8500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 70D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 70D will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 70D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
| Canon EOS 70D | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon EOS 70D | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-10-31 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 19 | - |
| Cross focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 0cm |
| Total lenses | 326 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/7000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 755g (1.66 lbs) | 670g (1.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 920 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $758 | $500 |