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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 8 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony W710

 SX510 HS W710 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX510 HS

 W710 SX510 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W710

 SX510 HS W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the W710.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and W710.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W710
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manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $90