Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W370

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 5 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX710 HS scores against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS vs the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.