Canon SX710 HS vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was released 14 months earlier than the RX10 III which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the RX10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and RX10 III is 89 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX710 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.