Canon SX70 HS vs Canon XC10

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX70 HS versus Canon XC10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was revealed 3 years after the XC10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS matches up against the XC10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Canon XC10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Canon XC10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the XC10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and XC10 is 63 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and XC10.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX70 HS will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.