Canon SX710 HS vs Sony A37

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years after the A37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.