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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed within a month of the WX350 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX700 HS grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SX700 HS WX350 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 WX350 SX700 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SX700 HS WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the WX350.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WX350.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
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 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery (250 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (269g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 269g (0.59 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $270