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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm SL300

		

		

			
 SX710 HS Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL300 SX710 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm SL300

		

		

			
 SX710 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside 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) while the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS against the Fujifilm SL300.
Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm SL300.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (269g)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (750mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (510g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (269g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others (510 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $280