As you'd expect, the new 20 Megapixel sensor delivers finer detail than its predecessor (not to mention lower resolution rivals) in good light, but suffers from noise as soon as you start increasing the sensitivity.

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  Huge 30x zoom range in a pocket body., 20 Megapixels delivers lots of detail in good light., 1080 60p video., Built-in Wifi with NFC. Smartphone remote control.

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  No viewfinder., Can't reposition the AF area., Screen not touch-sensitive., Sometimes erratic battery indicator., No RAW, panorama or slow motion video.

The Canon PowerShot SX710 HS is a speedy superzoom with a sharp lens, but image quality is an issue at even moderate ISO sensitivities.

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  Compact. 30x zoom lens. Quick focus. Creative Shot mode. Crisp rear LCD. Zoom framing assist function. 6.3fps continuous shooting. Wi-Fi. 1080p60 video recording.

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  Detail suffers at moderate ISOs.

A nicely capable camera for those who just want a point and shoot with a long focal length. Manual control is a nice touch for those who need it, but a number of small missing features make the SX710 less than perfect.

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  30x optical zoom, Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Full HD video at 60p

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  No touchscreen, No raw format recording, Loss of detail at high sensitivities

The newly announced Canon PowerShot SX710 HS is housed in the same body as last year's SX700, but offers notable improvements in the image sensor, image processor, and wireless capabilities.

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  Camera performs faster than many point-n-shoot cameras, Having 30x optical zoom in thin camera body is great for travel, Images are sharp in most shooting circumstances, Fast continuous shot mode, Minimal problems with shutter lag, other than when shooting at full optical zoom or with flash, Full HD...

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  Some problems with noise at mid- to high-ISO ranges, Camera's performance slows considerably when making use of the flash, Larger image sensor would be nice at this price point and would help image quality, No touch screen LCD, On-screen menu structure could use an upgrade, Some settings are...

Canon's PowerShot SX710 fixed lens camera provides quite a collection of impressive features for a relatively thin point and shoot model, offering more than 20 megapixels of resolution, a high speed image processor, and wireless connectivity, all in a model that's less than 1.5 inches in thickness.

Mostly for beginners that have limited experience. Having said that, it gives you excellent resolution and unparalleled magnification, as well as, impressive creative freedom. All this in the smallest package possible! Use as a point and shoot camera with relatively intuitive freedom.

This camera is amazing! I traveled to Southeast Asia for 5 months and wanted something more compact that could still take beautiful photographs. All of my photos turned out wonderful and everything is very clear. I love this camera!

In the limited amount of time that I have used this camera, it has met all of my expectations. Light enough for carrying it in my pocket, takes decent photos, the flash works well, and the battery has kept its charge for a bit longer than some of previous compact cameras.

This camera’s image quality is compromised at the long end. Sharpness drops off steeply for the second half of the zoom range. Not just the VERY end (that’s expected), but almost the whole second half.

Not very impressed with picture quality