Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX220

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WX220.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.