Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HS10 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 8 years later than the HS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS grades vs the HS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS provides external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the HS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HS10 is 63 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and HS10.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to show greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.