Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was launched at a similar time to the HX99 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX70 HS scores against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and HX99 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and HX99.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX70 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.