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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is pretty close but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 6 months prior to the F70EXR so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX10 IS matches up against the F70EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX10 IS F70EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX10 IS

 F70EXR SX10 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX10 IS F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the F70EXR.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and F70EXR is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and F70EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX10 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (600g)
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F75EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3616 x 2712
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $275 $280