Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The SX710 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
SX710 HS | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm F550 EXR | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
SX710 HS | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 158 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $349 | $450 |