Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX70 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX70 HS

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127 x 90.9 x 116.6mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.6″)
  • 608g (19.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX70 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX70 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX70 HS
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 608g
(19.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 1346cm³
(85 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the lower weight than the PowerShot SX70 HS and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX70 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 10
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 325

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX70 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 18 points for the PowerShot SX70 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX70 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and PowerShot SX70 HS
PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX70 HS, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX70 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

4
18

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX70 HS as better choice.