Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 3 years after the HS10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX700 HS grades versus the HS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS against the HS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and HS10 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and HS10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.