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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed within a month of the SX700 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 SX700 HS SX600 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 SX600 HS SX700 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS versus the SX700 HS.
Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SX700 HS.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
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 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (250 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Digic 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $349