Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has got external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 63 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX70 HS will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.