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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years after the HS20 EXR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS scores vs the HS20 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX70 HS HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX70 HS

 HS20 EXR SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX70 HS HS20 EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and HS20 EXR is 63 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and HS20 EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX70 HS will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
64
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
64
quite wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (730g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 730 gr (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 325 images -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $600