• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm J250W advantages over Canon SX70

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 608g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX70 advantages over Fujifilm J250W

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,365 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 325 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Fujifilm J50

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J50
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Fujifilm J50

Canon SX70
Fujifilm J50
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX70 vs Fujifilm J50

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J150w
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Fujifilm J150w

Canon SX70
Fujifilm J150w
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX70 vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Fujifilm J250W
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Canon SX70
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX70 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Nikon P610

Fujifilm J250W
Nikon P610
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Nikon P610

Canon SX70
Nikon P610
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon B700

Fujifilm J250W
Nikon B700
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm J250W vs Nikon B700

Canon SX70
Nikon B700
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • External Mic Jack
  • Newer
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon B700

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