Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years later than the S1600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS grades against the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the S1600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S1600 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S1600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.