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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013More modern by 70 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8500 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 63 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
56
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
64
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
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
Microphone 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 608 gr (1.34 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images -
Battery form 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $500