Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax X70

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 5 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements 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 are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and X70 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.