Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7 II

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was revealed 3 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS grades against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS against the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and A7 II is 63 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and A7 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.