Canon SX710 HS vs Sony a5100

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS and Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very similar but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was introduced 5 months after the a5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX710 HS grades versus the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS against the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and a5100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.