Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years after the EX-ZR10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS matches up against the EX-ZR10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-ZR10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and EX-ZR10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.