Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax X70

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS against the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and X70 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and X70.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.