Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 9 years after the EX-Z29 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX70 HS grades versus the EX-Z29 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z29 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the EX-Z29.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and EX-Z29 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and EX-Z29.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX70 HS will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.