Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty close but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS scores against the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the A7S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and A7S is 65 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and A7S.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7S will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.