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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX70 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2012More recent by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX70 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 63 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (608g)
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
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great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
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connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
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really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average (608 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (687g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $430