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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX610 HS Fujifilm XP70 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX610 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 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).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (191g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
65
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $214 $199