Canon S95 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon S95 and FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and F70EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was announced 17 months later than the F70EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S95 matches up versus the F70EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S95 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 and the F70EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and F70EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and F70EXR.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S95 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer S95 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.