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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 24 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 SX700 HS HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX700 HS

          

          

            
 HX10V SX700 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 SX700 HS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS vs the HX10V.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and HX10V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (234g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
45
 incredible zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (250 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
49
 amazing zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors (269g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (250 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than competition (234 grams)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (234 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $616