Canon G3 X vs Canon SX70 HS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G3 X vs Canon SX70 HS, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G3 X (1") and SX70 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was brought out 4 years before the SX70 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G3 X grades against the SX70 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 X against the SX70 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and SX70 HS is 60 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and SX70 HS.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The G3 X provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older G3 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.