Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 14 months after the Fujifilm S8500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outside 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 S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.