Canon G3X Vs Canon SX70 - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G3X Review.
• How does it shoot? Canon G3X in the real world.
• See real-world photos taken with the G3X.
• Compare Canon G3X image quality against competitors.
• What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G3X conclusion.

• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
• 20.3 megapixels
• 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon SX70 Review.

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Differences

Canon G3X advantages over Canon SX70

• Larger sensor 1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels ~ 2.41 vs 1.19 microns Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen Touch vs No touch Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Larger lens aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.4 Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
• NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Integrated ND filter Yes vs No Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• Shoots 24p video Yes vs No Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Higher-res screen 540k vs 307k pixels More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
• Hot shoe Hot shoe vs None Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Headphone jack Yes vs No Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Longer exposure 30 vs 15 sec Long exposures for night shots
• Bulb shutter Bulb vs No bulb Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Higher extended ISO 12800 vs 3200 ISO Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX70 advantages over Canon G3X

• Less expensive $599 vs $749 Save money for lenses or accessories
• Tilt-swivel screen Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Eye-level viewfinder Eye-level vs Rear display only You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Shoot 4K video 4K (UHD) vs 1080p Make sure you have a fast computer
• In-camera panoramas Yes vs No Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• More telephoto lens reach 1,365 mm vs 600 mm Capture objects farther away
• Newer 6 years vs 9 years old Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Wider angle lens 21 mm vs 24 mm Capture more of the scene
• Faster JPEG shooting 10.0 fps vs 7.3 fps Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Slow-motion videos Yes vs No Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• External Mic Jack Both provide Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

• Good overall optical performance from the 24-600mm eq. lens; Very good image quality and high ISO performance for this class, especially with RAW; Lots of external controls; Comfortable grip; Shoots 1080/60p video; Includes both mic and headphone jack, Focus peaking for video; Clean HDMI.

• No built-in EVF; Mediocre AF speeds; Sluggish burst rate with RAW/RAW+JPG and with servo AF; Below average battery life; No 4K video unlike competitors.

• Read our Canon G3X Review

• We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX70.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon G3X Panasonic FZ1000

• $749
• 1 inch

• Touchscreen
• More telephoto lens reach

• $773
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000

Canon SX70 Panasonic FZ1000

• $649
• 1/2.3 inch

• Less expensive
• Built-in Bluetooth

• $773
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

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Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon G3X Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

• $749
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Touchscreen

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G3X vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon SX70 Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

• $649
• 1/2.3 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $899
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon P610

Canon G3X Nikon P610

• $749
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $599
• 1/2.3 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Nikon P610

Canon SX70 Nikon P610

• $649
• 1/2.3 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• RAW file ability

• $599
• 1/2.3 inch

• NFC
• Built-in GPS

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Compared to Nikon B700

Canon G3X Nikon B700

• $749
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $499
• 1/2.3 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon G3X vs Nikon B700

Canon SX70 Nikon B700

• $649
• 1/2.3 inch

• External Mic Jack
• Newer

• $499
• 1/2.3 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

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Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon G3X Panasonic FZ1000 II

• $749
• 1 inch

• NFC
• More telephoto lens reach

• $848
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G3X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon SX70 Panasonic FZ1000 II

• $649
• 1/2.3 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

• $848
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

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