Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W710

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months after the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.