Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX70 HSPowerShot SX20 IS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
      MSRP$549
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 1,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Focal Length3.8 - 247 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom65x20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5f/2.8 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Diopter AdjustmentNo
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps0.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow sync
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range5.00 m at Auto ISO6.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Dimensions127 x 91 x 117 mm (5.0 x 3.58 x 4.61")128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 5.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.145 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Battery PackLP-E124 x AA
      Battery Life325 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)Single Slot: SD /SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus
      Other Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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