Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 9 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S2000HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2000HD has specifications of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 63 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.