Canon 70D vs Canon SX1 IS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 70D and Canon SX1 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SX1 IS (10MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SX1 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 70D was manufactured 4 years after the SX1 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 70D grades versus the SX1 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Canon SX1 IS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SX1 IS has proportions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Canon 70D and Canon SX1 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 70D versus the SX1 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and SX1 IS is 59 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and SX1 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 70D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 70D will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 70D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.