Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V vs Canon PowerShot SX710 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX100VPowerShot SX710 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      MSRP$349/£329/€399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804:3 (3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 16:9 (5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range27 - 810 mm25 - 750 mm
      Optical Zoom30x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.2 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technologyPureColor II G TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range12.70 m3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Dimensions122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66")113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 2.4"
      Package Weight1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Battery PackNP-FH50NB-6LH
      Battery Life230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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