Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the F70EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the F70EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the F70EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and F70EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and F70EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX610 HS will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.