Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony WX500 and Canon SX700 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony WX500 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX700 HS has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and the Canon SX700 HS. Sony WX500 is 11mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Canon SX700 HS but it is also 1mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and Canon SX700 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony WX500 is 33g lighter than the Canon SX700 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 nor Canon PowerShot SX700 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony WX500 and Canon SX700 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony WX500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX700 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to WX500.