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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony WX350

 SX70 HS WX350 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2014More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX70 HS

 WX350 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony WX350

 SX70 HS WX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to 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") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS versus the WX350.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and WX350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (608g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
64
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
heavier than average in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $550 $270