Clicky

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SX10 IS was released 3 months prior to the HX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX1

 SX10 IS HX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX1 SX10 IS 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX1

 SX10 IS HX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features 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 HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the HX1.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX10 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
features face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (544 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (544g)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
34
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Sony HX1 Vlogging features
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
22
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (544g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 544g (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $275 $47,999