Canon SX710 HS vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was released 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in 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") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ZV-1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged SX710 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.