Canon SL2 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SL2 versus FujiFilm F70EXR, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and F70EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was unveiled 8 years after the F70EXR which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL2 matches up against the F70EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SL2 versus FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 against the F70EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and F70EXR is 71 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and F70EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will give you extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.