Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was launched 12 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 89 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.