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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS grades versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX90V

 SX700 HS HX90V 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX700 HS

 HX90V SX700 HS 
RevealedApril 2015February 2014More modern by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX90V

 SX700 HS HX90V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior dimensions 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the HX90V.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
65
lighter than average (269g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $440