Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm JX550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX700 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm JX550
SX700 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm JX550.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $349 | $200 |