Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W610

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the W610.

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

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.