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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(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
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 22 months later than the HX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX70 HS scores vs the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX70 HS HX350 
RevealedSeptember 2018December 2016More recent by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX70 HS

 HX350 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX350

 SX70 HS HX350 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the HX350.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX70 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX350
57
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
64
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
64
relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 -