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Canon N vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon N vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon N vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon N and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was released about the same time to the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the N grades vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony W710

 N W710 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon N

 W710 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Sony W710

 N W710 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the N vs the W710.

Canon N vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and W710.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon N vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Sony W710
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others (114g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Sony W710
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon N vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $90