Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was announced 19 months prior to the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony WX70
SX210 IS | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX210 IS
WX70 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony WX70
SX210 IS | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and WX70.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $226 | $242 |