Canon 700D vs Canon SX200 IS

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 700D vs Canon SX200 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) and the 700D (APS-C) and SX200 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 700D was released 4 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 700D matches up vs the SX200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D features external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D against the SX200 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and SX200 IS is 65 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 700D and SX200 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 700D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 700D will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 700D should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.