Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX30

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 7 months later than the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and TX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.