Canon G7 X MII vs Canon SX70 HS

Let's look more closely at the Canon G7 X MII versus Canon SX70 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively close but the G7 X MII (1") and SX70 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was released 3 years earlier than the SX70 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G7 X MII scores versus the SX70 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MII versus Canon SX70 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the SX70 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and SX70 HS is 88 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and SX70 HS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G7 X MII contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older G7 X MII will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.