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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX700 HS grades versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony S930

 SX700 HS S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S930 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S930

 SX700 HS S930 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS against the S930.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Sony S930
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $219