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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Canon SX710 HS

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.

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.

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.

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

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS

SX710 HS

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

SX700 HS

SX710 HS

Min

Average

Max

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.

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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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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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.

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
	Report a correction	Report a correction