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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S9800 and the SX710 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Fujifilm and Canon. Fujifilm S9800 was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Canon SX710 HS was launched in January 2015. Both S9800 and SX710 HS were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-06
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 269g. 113 x 66 x 35 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Compare

Canon SX710 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 6.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 230 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 750mm 450 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 30× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 3.5m 3.5m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX710 HS over Fujifilm S9800
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
LCD Resolution
922k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
269 g vs 670 g 401 g lighter
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 750mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX710 HS has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon SX710 HS. Canon SX710 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 81mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon SX710 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon SX710 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the the Canon SX710 HS Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX710 HS is significantly lighter (401g ) than the Fujifilm S9800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
SX710 HS
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Canon PowerShot SX710 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX710 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the S9800 and SX710 HS sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS Cameras


Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Canon SX710 HS features a 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 30× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9800 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX710 HS. At f2.90, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 450mm longer reach than the Canon SX710 HS. At f6.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
SX710 HS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9800
SX710 HS
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9800
SX710 HS
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9800
SX710 HS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9800 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon SX710 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9800 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX710 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Fujifilm S9800 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX710 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
750 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Fujifilm S9800 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX710 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Compact Body
269g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm S9800 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX710 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon SX710 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9800 and Canon SX710 HS scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon SX710 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #78 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #564 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Canon SX710 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm S9800 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-01-06
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×) 25-750 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F3.2-6.9
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 269g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 113 x 66 x 35mm
Battery Life 300 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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