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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710

Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the W710 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony W710

          

          

            
 SX710 HS W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 W710 SX710 HS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W710

          

          

            
 SX710 HS W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS vs the W710.
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and W710.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
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 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 features face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
47
 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (6.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (230 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
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 lighter than average (269 grams)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (230 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 features touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (269 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W710 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 gr (0.59 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $90