Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 5 years after the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX70 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has got 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) and the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS and the Fujifilm S8300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 63 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.