Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and A560 (14MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS and the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX70 HS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.