Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.