Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 10 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS and the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and HX50V.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.