Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax KP

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty comparable but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 3 years before the KP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS grades against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the KP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and KP is 89 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and KP.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX710 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.