Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon D3200

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon D3200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and D3200 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was revealed 6 years later than the D3200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX70 HS grades vs the D3200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon D3200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outer 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 Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS against the D3200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and D3200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and D3200.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3200 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.