Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm XP200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 11 months after the Fujifilm XP200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has proportions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm XP200 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 utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.