Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was released 8 years before the a1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX700 HS grades vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and a1 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and a1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.