Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A230

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the A230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and A230 is 89 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and A230.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.