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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 4 years earlier than the SX710 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX40 HS grades versus the SX710 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX40 HS SX710 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX710 HS SX40 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2011More recent by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX40 HS SX710 HS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX710 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS against the SX710 HS.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SX710 HS is 64 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SX710 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (600g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
55
great battery power (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (600g)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
38
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (600g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 600g (1.32 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 380 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $349