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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 21 months after the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX50V

 SX710 HS HX50V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2013Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX50V SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX50V

 SX710 HS HX50V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the HX50V.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and HX50V.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $439