Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX300

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 12 months later than the HX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS scores vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and HX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.