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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX700 HS HS20 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX700 HS

 HS20 EXR SX700 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX700 HS HS20 EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than average (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (730g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (730 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Alternate name - FinePix HS22 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 730g (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $600