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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX200V

 SX710 HS HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX200V SX710 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX200V

 SX710 HS HX200V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the HX200V.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
47
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
66
lighter than others (269 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (583g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $480