Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm XF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was released 18 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX700 HS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.