Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS scores vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.