Canon SX710 HS vs Sony A7S II

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 9 months earlier than the A7S II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS and the A7S II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and A7S II is 89 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and A7S II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX710 HS will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.