Canon T3i vs Canon SX700 HS

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Canon T3i vs Canon SX700 HS

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Canon T4i
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Differences

Canon T3i advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Canon T3i

Less expensive
$350 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
34 mm vs 79 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Good grip; Full HD video recording; Swiveling LCD; Very fast autofocus; HDMI output.
Slow frame rate for sports shooting; Tendency to overexpose in bright sunlight; Live View AF is slow; No microfocus adjustment.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon T3i

Nikon D7000

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T3i vs Nikon D7000

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon D7000

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Canon SX700 HS

Pentax K-5

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon T4i

Canon T3i

Canon T4i

$549
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

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Canon SX700 HS

Canon T4i

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon T3i

Panasonic ZS40

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$380
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon T3i

Canon SX710 HS

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$329
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

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