Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 24 months after the Fujifilm S4800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.