Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX300

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 23 months after the HX300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX710 HS grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior measurements 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 HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS against the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and HX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.