Canon SX70 HS vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 13 months after the RX10 IV making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and RX10 IV is 63 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SX70 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent SX70 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.