Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was revealed 7 years later than the X70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax X70
SX620 HS | X70 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 88 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Canon SX620 HS
X70 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X70
SX620 HS | X70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and X70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Pentax X70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $200 |