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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Comparison

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Canon SX700 HS

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SX700 HS and SX710 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Canon. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Canon SX700 HS has a 16.0 MP and Canon SX710 HS has a 20.0 MP resolution. Canon SX700 HS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Canon SX710 HS was launched in January 2015. There is only 11 months difference between SX700 HS and SX710 HS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 9 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 269g. 113 x 66 x 35 mm

Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-06
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 269g. 113 x 66 x 35 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Compare

Canon SX710 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX700 HS over Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
250 shots vs 230 shots 20 more frames with a single charge


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX710 HS over Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 922k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
750mm vs 750mm Very good Telezoom
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 6.90 Slow lenses at tele
Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX700 HS has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX710 HS has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS. In this case, we can see that Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS.
Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS have exactly the same weight of 269g.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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SX700 HS
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot SX700 HS nor Canon PowerShot SX710 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS: Sensor Comparison

Canon SX700 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 6 processor. On the other hand, Canon SX710 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the SX700 HS and SX710 HS sensor size comparison.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS Cameras


Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS features 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 30x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm and have the same max aperture of f3.20 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 750mm and have the same max aperture of f6.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS
SX710 HS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS
SX710 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS
SX710 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS
SX710 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX700 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon SX710 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX700 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX710 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon SX700 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon SX710 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Wireless Connection
750 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
750 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Canon SX700 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX710 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
269g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
269g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon SX700 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX710 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX710 HS scores compare:

Canon SX700 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #59 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #488 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon SX710 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #77 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #521 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon SX700 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX710 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-750 mm (30x) 25-750 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.9 F3.2-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3200s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 m 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 269g 269g
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm 113 x 66 x 35mm
Battery Life 250 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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