Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 9 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 63 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.