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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was launched 11 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2002More modern by 141 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k117kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm S2 Pro SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has 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 S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 89 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX700 HS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2002-08-02
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $2,000