Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX70 HS

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX500 IS versus Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the SX70 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the SX70 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has sizing of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS versus Canon SX70 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the SX70 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and SX70 HS is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and SX70 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.