Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX200V

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS grades vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS against the TX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and TX200V.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX200V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.