Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was introduced 2 months later than the W830 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX700 HS scores against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W830
SX700 HS | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon SX700 HS
W830 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W830
SX700 HS | W830 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and W830.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | Bionz |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $349 | $128 |