Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX70 HS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years prior to the SX70 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX410 IS grades vs the SX70 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX70 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS against the SX70 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and SX70 HS is 80 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX70 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX410 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.