Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 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
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX700 HS was released 3 years before the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX350
SX700 HS | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX700 HS
HX350 | SX700 HS | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | February 2014 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX350
SX700 HS | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
See the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the HX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and HX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 652 grams (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $349 | - |