Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax X70

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 6 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS and the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and X70 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and X70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.