Canon 60D vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 60D
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Canon EOS 60D webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 50D 50D vs 60D
Successor:	Canon 70D 60D vs 70D	Canon SX720 HS SX710 HS vs SX720 HS
General
Model Number:	60D	SX710 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.00	$349.99
Street Price:	$899.00	$329.00
Date Available:	2010-09-30	2015-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	43.5 oz (1,234 g) includes batteries, kit lens	9.5 oz (269 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in. (145 x 106 x 79 mm)	4.4 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. (113 x 66 x 35 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	66
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	813
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	8.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/25/24) 1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	n/a
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 216mm	25 - 750mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm	4.5 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x	30.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.2 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8	Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.59x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800	Auto, 80-3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom, Multi-area White Balance
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%)	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting	Live View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 11 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T))
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	HDMI mini out, external 3.5mm microphone jack	Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	14
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.3	8.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	34
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	15
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.10 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.122 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.083 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.063 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159s Live View: Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999s Full Autofocus Lag, Live Mode (Contrast Detect) = 1.100s Prefocused = 0.122s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	320 shots	230 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1100 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable Battery Types:	LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Full HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode.	New 20.3-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image Processor, Intelligent IS, Wi-Fi with NFC, improved remote shooting. Available in black only.