Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX700 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W370
| SX700 HS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX700 HS
| W370 | SX700 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W370
| SX700 HS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior measurements 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS and the W370.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and W370.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $349 | $230 |