Canon R5 vs Canon SX70 HS

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon R5 vs Canon SX70 HS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and SX70 HS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was manufactured 22 months after the SX70 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R5 grades versus the SX70 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 comes with external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon R5 vs Canon SX70 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R5 compared to the SX70 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and SX70 HS is 59 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and SX70 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will provide greater detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer R5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.