Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 6 months after the SX700 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SX700 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the SX700 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SX700 HS is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SX700 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.