Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX300

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 5 years after the WX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS scores against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WX300 is 63 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.