Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S640

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon S640, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 5 years later than the S640 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS matches up against the S640 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the S640.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S640.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.