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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 5 years prior to the SX700 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades vs the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 A3000 IS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A3000 IS

 SX700 HS A3000 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX700 HS

 A3000 IS SX700 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the SX700 HS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and SX700 HS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $349