Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the HX20V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with 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) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS versus the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.