Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm X-A1

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was announced 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-A1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up against the Fujifilm X-A1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm X-A1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm X-A1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX710 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.