Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was launched 4 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS grades vs the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the HX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and HX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX700 HS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.