Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W530

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 3 years after the W530 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and W530.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.