Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A7

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was launched at a similar time to the A7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external measurements 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 Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and A7.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.