Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W530

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 4 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical dimensions 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and W530.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.