Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony H55
SX700 HS | H55 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX700 HS
H55 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H55
SX700 HS | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |