Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX70 HS

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the SX70 HS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the SX70 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SX70 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SX70 HS is 81 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SX70 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.