Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX100V

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and TX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.