Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 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
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony S930
SX700 HS | S930 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX700 HS
S930 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S930
SX700 HS | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |