Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 8 months after the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades versus the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS vs the SZ-15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SZ-15 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and SZ-15.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.