Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS scores against the Fujifilm S9900w with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Fujifilm S9900w. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 63 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.