Canon 700D vs Canon SX600 HS

Lets look closer at the Canon 700D versus Canon SX600 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very well matched but the 700D (APS-C) and SX600 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 700D was revealed 7 months earlier than the SX600 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 700D matches up vs the SX600 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D provides outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 700D versus Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 700D versus the SX600 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and SX600 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and SX600 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 700D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 700D will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be behind in sensor tech.