Canon SX700 HS vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was launched 7 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.