Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V
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![Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS/Canon-SX710-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX7V
SX710 HS | HX7V | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX710 HS
HX7V | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX7V
SX710 HS | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |