Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A65

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS grades versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and A65 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and A65.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.