Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a5100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 6 months earlier than the a5100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX700 HS grades against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features outside 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) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and a5100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.