Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX200V

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 22 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX700 HS grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer 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) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.