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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX7V

 SX700 HS HX7V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX700 HS

 HX7V SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX7V

 SX700 HS HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical 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) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the HX7V.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and HX7V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX700 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $499