Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was unveiled 4 years after the W320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W320
SX700 HS | W320 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX700 HS
W320 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W320
SX700 HS | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and W320.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $269 |