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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP70 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $199