Canon 30D vs Canon SX700 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 30D vs Canon SX700 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and SX700 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 30D was announced 8 years prior to the SX700 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 30D matches up vs the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon 30D vs Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 30D compared to the SX700 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and SX700 HS is 58 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 30D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX700 HS will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.