Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
    • 8.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Canon PowerShot SX7xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot SX7xx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon SX740 HS July
    2018
    20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX730 HS April
    2017
    20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX720 HS February
    2016
    20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX710 HS January
    2015
    20.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon SX700 HS February
    2014
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs PowerShot SX730 HS vs PowerShot SX720 HS vs PowerShot SX710 HS vs PowerShot SX700 HS.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX700 HS.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.5 fps

    Successor

    In 2015 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot SX710 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
    Cheaper $349/£329/€399 vs $349.99
    Higher Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 4608 x 3456
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot SX710 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
    Shorter Battery Life 230 shots vs 250 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot SX700 HS vs PowerShot SX710 HS.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 922k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS's shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.5 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS has dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38"). It weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    66 mm (2.6")

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    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS dimensions

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.5 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.5 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and give score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.5 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    75

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Canon PowerShot SX700 HS a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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