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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 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 S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S9800 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2015More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S9800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 63 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
56
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm S9800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $299