Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 2 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS scores versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.