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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
Canon SX710 HS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX710 HS

 A1300 SX710 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon 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