Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 3 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the SZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and SZ-10 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and SZ-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.