Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 1s

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 14 months before the 1s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS grades versus the 1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the 1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and 1s is 89 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and 1s.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX700 HS will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.