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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX600 HS and Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 13 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX600 HS grades against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony W710

 SX600 HS W710 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX600 HS

 W710 SX600 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony W710

 SX600 HS W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the W710.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and W710.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W710
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Sony W710
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W710
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $90