Apple iPhone 4S
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Canon SX700 HS
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Apple iPhone 4S

Best price $649
  • Weighs a lot less than the SX700 HS 4.9 oz vs 9.49 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 4 in³ vs 16 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.37″ vs 1.37″
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.5″ vs 3.0″
  • Has GPS location tagging SX700 HS does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board SX700 HS does not have HDR
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What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

Best price
$200
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 8 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 28 mm² vs 16 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 922k dots vs 326k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 3,200 ISO vs 800 ISO
  • Newer camera March 2014 vs October 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback iPhone 4S does not have HDMI
  • Has RAW image capture iPhone 4S does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

What the Apple iPhone 4S and Canon SX700 HS have in common

  • Wi-Fi

What’s missing from both the Apple iPhone 4S and the Canon SX700 HS

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
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