Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the SX710 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the SX710 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX710 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the SX710 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX710 HS is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SX710 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.