Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E70

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 18 months later than the E70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS grades versus the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and E70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.