Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony HX90V
SX700 HS | HX90V | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX700 HS
HX90V | SX700 HS | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2014 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony HX90V
SX700 HS | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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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 |