Canon SX700 HS vs Sony T900

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS grades against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.