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Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 3 years later than the SX710 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX70 HS scores against the SX710 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX70 HS SX710 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2015More recent by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX710 HS SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX70 HS SX710 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS and Canon SX710 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the SX710 HS.

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SX710 HS is 63 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX70 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
55
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
64
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
64
rather wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX70 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 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 20MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 $349