Canon G7 X vs Canon SX70 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G7 X versus Canon SX70 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is pretty close but the G7 X (1") and SX70 HS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was released 5 years before the SX70 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G7 X grades vs the SX70 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X against the SX70 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and SX70 HS is 88 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX70 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G7 X includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older G7 X will be behind in sensor tech.