Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A550

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX700 HS grades vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the A550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and A550 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and A550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX700 HS will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.