Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 years prior to the SX70 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX620 HS scores vs the SX70 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has sizing of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the SX70 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SX70 HS is 93 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SX70 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.