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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Superseded the Canon 1D X II
Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon 1D X III versus Canon SX10 IS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and SX10 IS (10MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and SX10 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 11 years later than the SX10 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X III grades vs the SX10 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Canon SX10 IS

 1D X III SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2009More recent by 134 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon 1D X III

 SX10 IS 1D X III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Canon SX10 IS

 1D X III SX10 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III provides exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Canon SX10 IS has proportions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III versus Canon SX10 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1D X III against the SX10 IS.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and SX10 IS is 50 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and SX10 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X III will resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography details
Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
features face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography factors
Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (600g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III Sports photography advice
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (2,850 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery pack (2,850 shots)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography advice
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (2,850 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
34
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (5472 x 2886 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
52
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (600 grams)
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SX10 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Canon SX10 IS
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon PowerShot SX10 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 819200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 191 9
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 0cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 gr (3.17 lb) 600 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2850 photographs -
Battery form Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $6,499 $275