Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10
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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Launched April 2015

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS versus Canon XC10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") use different sensor sizes.

The SX710 HS was revealed 3 months earlier than the XC10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the XC10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Canon XC10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon XC10
SX710 HS | XC10 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon SX710 HS
XC10 | SX710 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Canon XC10
SX710 HS | XC10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Canon XC10 has sizing of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Canon XC10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the XC10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and XC10 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and XC10.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon XC10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Canon XC10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Canon XC10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2015-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC DV5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 12.8 x 9.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 122.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 20000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-241mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XF-AVC, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 1040 grams (2.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 230 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $1,599 |