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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX70 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8600 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2014More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S8600 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 63 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
55
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (608 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
heavier than others (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
58
manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
64
rather wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (608 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 450 grams (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images 410 images
Style of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID - 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $200