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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 7 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS scores vs the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony A7S II

 SX10 IS A7S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon SX10 IS

 A7S II SX10 IS 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2009More recent by 82 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A7S II

 SX10 IS A7S II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the A7S II.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and A7S II is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7S II will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (600g)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S II Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proof
not so great battery life (370 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
34
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
52
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (600g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony A7S II
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $275 $2,767