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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 5 years prior to the SX70 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX600 HS grades against the SX70 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX600 HS SX70 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX70 HS SX600 HS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX70 HS

 SX600 HS SX70 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has sizing 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 SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the SX70 HS.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SX70 HS is 93 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SX70 HS.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
70
lighter than competitors (188g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
64
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX70 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX70 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2018-09-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Digic 8
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 608 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 325 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $550