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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 12 months prior to the SX710 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX600 HS grades vs the SX710 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX600 HS SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX710 HS SX600 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 12 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX600 HS SX710 HS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX710 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS against the SX710 HS.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and SX710 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than average in class (269g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 290 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $349