Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX720 HS

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon SX710 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SX710 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A4000 IS scores against the SX710 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX710 HS
A4000 IS | SX710 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A4000 IS
SX710 HS | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX710 HS
A4000 IS | SX710 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS and the SX710 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SX710 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SX710 HS.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 photographs | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $349 |