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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm S8200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2013More modern by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features physical 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 S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 63 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (608g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
56
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
64
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than others (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
64
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (608 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $450