Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX80

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 2 years later than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS against the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.