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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years before the A6000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony A6000

 SX10 IS A6000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon SX10 IS

 A6000 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A6000

 SX10 IS A6000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the A6000.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and A6000 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and A6000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
features face detection focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Sony A6000
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
34
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Sony A6000
52
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
33
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (344 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony A6000
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $275 $548