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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony WX10

 SX700 HS WX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WX10 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX10

 SX700 HS WX10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX10
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX10
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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