Canon M vs Canon SX10 IS

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon M and Canon SX10 IS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and SX10 IS (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and SX10 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The M was released 3 years later than the SX10 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M matches up vs the SX10 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Canon SX10 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Canon SX10 IS has sizing of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M and the SX10 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and SX10 IS is 89 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M and SX10 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher M should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.