Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 7 months later than the Fujifilm XP70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.