Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A6100

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the A6100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX70 HS scores vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys 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) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the A6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and A6100 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and A6100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX70 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.