Canon SX710 HS vs Sony W830

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 13 months after the W830 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX710 HS scores against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides 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) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS against the W830.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and W830.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.