Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax E70

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS matches up against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and E70 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.