Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the F70EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the F70EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and F70EXR is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and F70EXR.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX230 HS will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.