Canon SX710 HS vs Sony a1

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and a1 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and a1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.