Canon SX70 HS vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX70 HS and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS grades against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.