Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A7S III

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 7 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS grades against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the A7S III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and A7S III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.