Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX350
SX710 HS | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX710 HS
HX350 | SX710 HS | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX350
SX710 HS | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |