Canon 6D vs Canon SX70 HS

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 6D and Canon SX70 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively close but the 6D (Full frame) and SX70 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was unveiled 6 years before the SX70 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D grades against the SX70 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D provides outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon 6D and Canon SX70 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D compared to the SX70 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and SX70 HS is 59 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and SX70 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 6D contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.