Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 7010

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 7010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 4 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the 7010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and 7010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and 7010.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.