Canon SX70 HS vs Sony a5100

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was announced 4 years after the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS against the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and a5100 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and a5100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.