Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W330

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 5 years later than the W330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and W330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.