Canon S100 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look closer at the Canon S100 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was manufactured 2 months before the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 grades vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.