Canon SX70 HS vs Sony RX10

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years later than the RX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX70 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The newer SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.