Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years after the S2500HD which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS scores versus the S2500HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the S2500HD.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S2500HD is 89 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and S2500HD.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.