Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 13 months later than the Fujifilm S4800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX700 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.