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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 10 months prior to the SX710 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the SX710 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX700 HS SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX710 HS SX700 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX700 HS SX710 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS vs the SX710 HS.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SX710 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SX710 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX700 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (269g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than average (269 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 269g (0.59 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $349