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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX10 IS grades versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX100V

 SX10 IS HX100V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX100V SX10 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2009More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX100V

 SX10 IS HX100V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider 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") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS against the HX100V.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX100V
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $275 $429