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Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
59
Imaging
61
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • Successor is Canon 80D
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SX600 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 70D was announced 2 months before the SX600 HS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 70D grades versus the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon SX600 HS

 70D SX600 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon 70D

 SX600 HS 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon SX600 HS

 70D SX600 HS 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 70D and the SX600 HS.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and SX600 HS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and SX600 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 70D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 70D will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography details
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
40
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography details
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
69
environment proof
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
lighter than competition (188g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography details
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging highlights
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon 70D vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon EOS 70DCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 70D Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-10-31 2014-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT color LCD PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $758 $249