Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A700

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was revealed 14 months later than the A700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS matches up against the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS and the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and A700 is 65 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and A700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A700 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX10 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.