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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 months prior to the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony HX90V

 SX710 HS HX90V 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX710 HS

 HX90V SX710 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX90V

 SX710 HS HX90V 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2015Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the HX90V.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $440