Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.