Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX70 HS was announced 9 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX70 HS grades against the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX1
SX70 HS | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | April 2009 | Fresher by 115 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon SX70 HS
HX1 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX1
SX70 HS | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS versus the HX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and HX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and HX1.
Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX70 HS will give extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-09-20 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 8 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $550 | $47,999 |