Canon R vs Canon SX10 IS

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R versus Canon SX10 IS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and SX10 IS (10MP) and the R (Full frame) and SX10 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was revealed 9 years later than the SX10 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R scores vs the SX10 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Canon SX10 IS Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX10 IS has specifications of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon R versus Canon SX10 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R and the SX10 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and SX10 IS is 62 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and SX10 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will provide greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.