Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V
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67 Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX70 HS was announced 7 years after the HX100V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX100V
| SX70 HS | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2018 |  | October 2011 | More modern by 85 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX70 HS
| HX100V | SX70 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX100V
| SX70 HS | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS and the HX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and HX100V.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2018-09-20 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 8 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 608g (1.34 lb) | 577g (1.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 shots | - |
| Battery form | Built-in | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $550 | $429 |