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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax RZ10

					

					

						
 SX700 HS RZ10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SX700 HS

					

					

						
 RZ10 SX700 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax RZ10

					

					

						
 SX700 HS RZ10 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the RZ10.
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and RZ10.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
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 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
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 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (250 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (178 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (250 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (280mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (178 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (178 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (269g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 178 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $200