Canon SX70 HS vs Sony W810

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS and Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years later than the W810 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and W810 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and W810.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX70 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.