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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony RX10

		

		

			
 SX1 IS RX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 RX10 SX1 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1290k230kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony RX10

		

		

			
 SX1 IS RX10 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys external 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 Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the RX10.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and RX10 is 64 and 58 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and RX10.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
46
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
70
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Sony RX10
56
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (615g)
72
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 Sports photography advice
33
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (420 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
52
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (615g)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
 good battery pack (420 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
44
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
63
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (420 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Sony RX10
57
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony RX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony RX10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 10.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $698