Canon SX270 HS vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 14 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and WX70.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.