Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and A7 is 63 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and A7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.