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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and F70EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was revealed 9 months later than the F70EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S90 grades vs the F70EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S90 F70EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2009Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon S90

 F70EXR S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and FujiFilm F70EXR

 S90 F70EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S90 compared to the F70EXR.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and F70EXR is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and F70EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The S90 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern S90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
63
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot S90FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F75EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-08 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3616 x 2712
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 195g (0.43 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $280