| key specs |
| Camera Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 7.2 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Display Size | 2 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | AA Alkaline Battery | Lithium ion |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| general |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Model | CyberShot DSC S650 7.2MP Digital Camera | PowerShot SX710HS 20.3MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | CyberShot DSC S650 | PowerShot SX710HS |
| Model Number | DSC S650 | SX710HS |
| Series | CyberShot | PowerShot |
| Color | Silver | Black |
| Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 7.2 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 91.0 x 61.0 x 26.5 mm | 112.7 x 65.8 x 34.8 mm |
| Weight | 130 GM | 269 GM |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Face Detection | - | Yes |
| Ports | - | Hi-speed USB, Micro HDMI |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Maximum ISO | 1000 ISO | 1600 ISO |
| Other Sensor Features | - | Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes,, With Auto Rotate |
| lens features |
| Lens Type | Sony Lens | - |
| Focal Length | 5.8 - 17.4mm 35 - 105mm | 4.5 135.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent 25 750 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 6x | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 30x |
| Aperture Range | Auto F2.8 - F9.7 / Program Auto F2.8 - F9.7 | F3.2 F6.9 |
| Lens Construction | - | 13 Elements in 10roups |
| Color Filter | - | Primary color filter |
| Other Lens Features | - | Zoom ZoomPlus 60x, Combined 120x, Digital Zoom, With Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x or 2.0x, Lens Construction 3 UD Lenses, 2 Double-sided Aspherical Lenses, Playback Zoom 2x 10x |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Auto / Forced Flash / No Flash / Slow Synco | Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF |
| Focus Range | W Approx. 50cm to Infinity, T Approx. 50cm to Infinity | - |
| Metering Modes | Multi-Pattern / Spot | Evaluative Linked to Face Detection AF Frame, Centre-weighted Average, Spot Centre |
| White Balancing | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent | Auto Including Face Detection WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Multi-area WB Correction Available in Smart Auto |
| Auto Focus | - | Yes |
| Other Focus Features | - | AF Point Selection Size Normal, Small, AF Lock Yes, AF Assist Beam Yes, Manual Focus Plus MF Peaking, Closest Focusing Distance 1 cm W from Front of Lens in Macro, TTL Autofocus |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Auto, Program Auto, Scene selection 7 modes Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / High Sensitivity | - |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | Yes Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step | 1/3 Stop Increments in +/- 2 EV |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Spot Meter | - | Yes |
| Other Exposure Features | - | Exposure Compensation Enhanced i-Contrast for Automatic Dynamic Range Correction |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Speed | Auto 1/8 - 1/2000 / Program Auto 1" - 1/2000 | 1/3200 sec |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | - | 4.5 Shots/sec |
| Other Shutter Features | - | Shutter Speed 15 1/3200 sec Total Range Varies by Shooting Mode |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG | JPEG Compression, Exif 2.3 Exif Print Compliant Design Rule for Camera File System, Digital Print Order Format DPOF Version 1.1 Compliant |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes Setup | Yes |
| Still Image Size | 3,072 x 2,304 | 5184 x 2912 L, 3648 x 2048 M1, 1920 x 1080 M2, 640 x 360 S |
| Image Processor | Real Imaging Processor | DIGIC 6, With iSAPS Technology |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 169, 43, 32, 11 |
| Image Stabilizer | - | Yes |
| Image Sizing | - | 32 5184 x 3456 L, 3648 x 2432 M1, 2048 x 1368 M2, 640 x 424 S, 11 3888 x 3888 L, 2736 x 2736 M1, 1536 x 1536 M2, 480 x 480 S |
| Live View Shooting | - | Yes |
| display features |
| Display Size | 2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 115K pixels | 922,000 dots |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 115K dots | 922000 dots |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| LCD Display | - | TFT LCD |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Other Display Features | - | Monitor sRGB Pure Color II LCD, LCD Monitor Coverage 100%, Histogram Yes |
| connectivity features |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | - | Yes |
| GPS | - | Yes |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | - | Yes, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| storage and power features |
| Card Type | Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Battery Type | AA Alkaline Battery | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 100 shots / 50mins | 230 hours |
| Upgradable Memory | - | Yes |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes |
| audio and video features |
| Video Format | AVI | MP4 Video MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 |
| Audio Features | - | MP4, MPEG-4 AAC-LC Stereo |
| Audio Video Interface | - | NTSC, PAL |
| Video Features | - | Continuous Shooting, With Live View 4.5 Shots/sec |
| modes and functions features |
| Macro Mode | W Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T Approx. 35cm to Infinity | - |
| HD Support | - | Yes |
| Drive Modes | - | Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous, With AF, Self-timer |
| Shooting Modes | - | Smart Auto 58 Scenes Detected, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Live View Control, Sports, SCN Portrait, Smart Shutter Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light 5.0 MP, Snow, Fireworks, Creative Filters Fish-Eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Movie, Movie Modes Smart Auto 21 Scenes Detected, Standard, Program AE, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Short Clip, iFrame Movie |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes |
| Flash Modes | - | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Compensation | - | 2 EV in 1/3 Stop Increments, Face Detection FE Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Other Flash Features | - | Slow Sync Speed Fastest Speed 1/2000 sec, Flash Exposure Lock Yes, Manual Power Adjustment 3 Levels, With Internal Flash |