Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A6000

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides external dimensions 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the A6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and A6000 is 63 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and A6000.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.