Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax X70

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS grades against the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and X70 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and X70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.