Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX700 HS scores vs the F70EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS and the F70EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and F70EXR is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and F70EXR.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.