Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.