Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus XZ-10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 13 months later than the XZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has physical 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the XZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.