Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 11 months after the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS scores vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.