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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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 S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years after the S2500HD which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS scores versus the S2500HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX70 HS S2500HD 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2010Newer by 100 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX70 HS

 S2500HD SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX70 HS S2500HD 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS and the S2500HD.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and S2500HD is 63 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (608 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
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relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (608 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max 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 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
Physical 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 photos -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $200