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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 23 months prior to the HX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS grades versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX710 HS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX350 SX710 HS 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2015Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX350

 SX710 HS HX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys 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) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS against the HX350.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX350
66
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (652g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 -