Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX1

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS matches up against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX710 HS will deliver extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.