Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7S

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX70 HS and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 4 years after the A7S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades versus the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and A7S is 63 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and A7S.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX70 HS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.