Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A390

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively close but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was launched 3 years after the A390 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS grades against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS provides exterior 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) while the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS vs the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and A390 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and A390.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.