Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the Fujifilm SL300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX70 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.