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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years later than the W610 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX710 HS scores against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony W610

 SX710 HS W610 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SX710 HS

 W610 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W610

 SX710 HS W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS features external 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) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and W610.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W610
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Sony W610
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $200