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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Introduced September 2018
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SX70 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018November 2011More modern by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm X-S1 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-S1

 SX70 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 63 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX70 HS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than others in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
43
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging factors
64
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $399