Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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 firmsThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX1
SX10 IS | HX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon SX10 IS
HX1 | SX10 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX1
SX10 IS | HX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | April 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |