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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 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 S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years after the S1800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the S1800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX70 HS S1800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2010More modern by 106 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX70 HS

 S1800 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX70 HS S1800 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior dimensions 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 S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS and the S1800.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S1800 is 63 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and S1800.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
64
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Alternative name - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model - 4 x AA
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $180