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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 3 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX710 HS scores vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX7V

 SX710 HS HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX7V SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX7V

 SX710 HS HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS vs the HX7V.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and HX7V.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (269g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $499