Canon 4000D vs Canon SX710 HS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 4000D vs Canon SX710 HS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty close but the 4000D (APS-C) and SX710 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 4000D was unveiled 3 years after the SX710 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 4000D matches up against the SX710 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 4000D vs the SX710 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and SX710 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and SX710 HS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 4000D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 4000D will have an advantage in sensor tech.