Canon R6 vs Canon SX700 HS

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon R6 vs Canon SX700 HS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and SX700 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was introduced 6 years after the SX700 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R6 matches up against the SX700 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 & Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 offers physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 vs the SX700 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and SX700 HS is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and SX700 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R6 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher R6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.