Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 63 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.