Canon SX540 HS vs Sony A700

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX540 HS and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A700 (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was launched 8 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and A700.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.