Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 8 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores against the EX-Z800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the EX-Z800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and EX-Z800 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-Z800.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.