Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.