Canon SX70 HS vs Sony W310

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX70 HS and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 8 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features physical measurements 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS versus the W310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and W310 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.