Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was released 11 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX70 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 63 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX70 HS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.