Canon S100 vs Canon SX70 HS

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S100 versus Canon SX70 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SX70 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was revealed 7 years earlier than the SX70 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S100 matches up versus the SX70 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has proportions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 compared to the SX70 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SX70 HS is 93 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SX70 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX70 HS will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.