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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
Portability
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX10 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX10 IS (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was announced 3 months later than the SX10 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades against the SX10 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX10 IS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX10 IS 
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SX1 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX10 IS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX10 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX10 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SX10 IS.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SX10 IS is 64 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX10 IS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should take the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
46
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/500s)
 provides face detection autofocus
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
56
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (615 grams)
49
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
33
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
33
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
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 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (615 grams)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (600g)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
44
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (615g)
52
 relatively wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (600g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX10 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $275