Canon SX710 HS vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was introduced 4 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged SX710 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.