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Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon 7D and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is very close but the 7D (APS-C) and SX710 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 7D was revealed 6 years before the SX710 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7D grades against the SX710 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon SX710 HS

 7D SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon 7D

 SX710 HS 7D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2009More modern by 62 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon SX710 HS

 7D SX710 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D features physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 7D and Canon SX710 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D against the SX710 HS.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and SX710 HS is 56 and 89 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and SX710 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX710 HS will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
47
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography features
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
53
weather proof
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (800 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (269g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 7D
Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
28
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon 7D vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon EOS 7DCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 7D Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-06 2015-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,050 $349