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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony H55

 SX700 HS H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX700 HS

 H55 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H55

 SX700 HS H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS and the H55.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Sony H55
65
lighter than competitors (269g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H55
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $235