Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX9V

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX70 HS scores against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and HX9V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and HX9V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.