Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm T300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 2 years later than the T300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX700 HS matches up against the T300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and FujiFilm FinePix T300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and FujiFilm T300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior 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 T300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm T300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the T300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and T300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and T300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.