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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years after the HX10V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX710 HS grades versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX10V

 SX710 HS HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX10V SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX10V

 SX710 HS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS and the HX10V.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Sony HX10V
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
47
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $616