Canon SX710 HS vs Sony A7S III

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was announced 6 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior 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) and the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX710 HS will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.