Clicky

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

The SX70 HS was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS grades against the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 58 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS versus the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 63 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
55
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (608g)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
64
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average (608g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
58
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
64
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average (608 grams)
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $400