Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A300

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 6 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outer 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) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and A300 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and A300.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.