Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
32
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
48
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1300 and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe A1300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SX710 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1300 scores versus the SX710 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX710 HS
A1300 | SX710 HS |
---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A1300
SX710 HS | A1300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | February 2012 | More modern by 35 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX710 HS
A1300 | SX710 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 against the SX710 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SX710 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SX710 HS.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $119 | $349 |