Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX10V

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 4 years before the HX10V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HX10V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and HX10V.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.