Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-A5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the Fujifilm X-A5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up against the Fujifilm X-A5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-A5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external 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 X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-A5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-A5 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-A5.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.