Canon G12 vs Canon SX70 HS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G12 and Canon SX70 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX70 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was introduced 8 years earlier than the SX70 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the G12 grades vs the SX70 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has sizing of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 and Canon SX70 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 and the SX70 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SX70 HS is 83 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and SX70 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX70 HS will resolve more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.