Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W800

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 11 months after the W800 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS and the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and W800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.