Canon S100 vs Canon SX700 HS

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S100 and Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SX700 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was released 3 years prior to the SX700 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S100 grades against the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the SX700 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SX700 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.