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Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was brought out 3 years after the SD1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sigma SD1

 SX700 HS SD1 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 SD1 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sigma SD1

 SX700 HS SD1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior 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) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the SD1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and SD1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX700 HS will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Sigma SD1
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sigma SD1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sigma SD1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $2,339