Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") posses different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX70 HS grades against the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the F300EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and F300EXR is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.