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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Sony HX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX700 HS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX700 HS

 HX350 SX700 HS 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2014Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX350

 SX700 HS HX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution922k922kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -