Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX80

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 5 years after the WX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX70 HS scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features physical 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and WX80 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WX80.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.