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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 9 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX70 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX70 HS Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2009Newer by 118 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX70 HS Fujifilm A100 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS provides external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
54
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
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connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (124 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
58
focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
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really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
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lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-20 2009-02-04
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Built-in -
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
Launch pricing $550 $0