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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX400V

 SX710 HS HX400V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX400V SX710 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX400V

 SX710 HS HX400V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (660g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX400V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-02-12
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $448