Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 4 years later than the SX700 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the SX700 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the SX700 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SX700 HS is 63 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.