Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus XZ-10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 24 months after the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX710 HS grades versus the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and XZ-10.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.