Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 14 months prior to the HX80 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides physical 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.