Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.