Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 5 months before the SX710 HS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the SX710 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SX710 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX710 HS is 81 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SX710 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.