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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Released September 2018
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX70 HS Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 82 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX70 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (608g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
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has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average in class (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $280