Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7S III

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A7S III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 12 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS scores versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the A7S III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and A7S III is 65 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and A7S III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7S III will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.