Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX710 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features physical measurements 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 S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.