Canon SX710 HS vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was launched 21 months prior to the RX100 V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside measurements 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 RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS against the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The more aged SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.