Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the HS20 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the HS20 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and HS20 EXR is 89 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and HS20 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.