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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S9100

 SX710 HS S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S9100 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S9100

 SX710 HS S9100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S9100.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S9100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S9100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $329