Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 11 months before the Fujifilm S9800 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX700 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S9800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm S9800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS and the Fujifilm S9800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.