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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 years before the HX10V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS scores against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony HX10V

 SX1 IS HX10V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX1 IS

 HX10V SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012March 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony HX10V

 SX1 IS HX10V 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the HX10V.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and HX10V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and HX10V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Sony HX10V
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (615g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $616