Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.