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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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 F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX70 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2011More recent by 88 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX70 HS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has 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) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX70 HS will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
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manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $550 $450