Canon SX710 HS vs Sony S2100

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX710 HS and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 5 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the S2100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.