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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Announced September 2018
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S2950 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 7 years after the S2950 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up against the S2950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX70 HS S2950 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX70 HS

 S2950 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX70 HS S2950 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS against the S2950.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and S2950 is 63 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and S2950.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (608 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
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supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than average (608 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (608 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 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% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 437 gr (0.96 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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $330