Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 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
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS grades against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony WX10
SX700 HS | WX10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX700 HS
WX10 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX10
SX700 HS | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account 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") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WX10.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.59 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $349 | $200 |