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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years after the JZ300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the JZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX70 HS JZ300 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2010Newer by 106 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX70 HS

 JZ300 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX70 HS JZ300 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS against the JZ300.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and JZ300 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and JZ300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
54
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
64
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-09-20 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $180