Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 5 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and HZ15W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.