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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony W710

 SX400 IS W710 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W710 SX400 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W710

 SX400 IS W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and W710 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Sony W710
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W710
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W710
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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