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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W830

 SX700 HS W830 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon SX700 HS

 W830 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W830

 SX700 HS W830 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Sony W830
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Sony W830 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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