Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(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
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX400 IS was announced 19 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony W710
SX400 IS | W710 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX400 IS
W710 | SX400 IS | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W710
SX400 IS | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W710 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the W710.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and W710 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and W710.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $90 |