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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 17 months later than the SX710 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades vs the SX710 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX620 HS SX710 HS 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2015Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX710 HS SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX620 HS SX710 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the SX710 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SX710 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (182g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (269g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $349