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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was introduced 4 years before the HX200V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX10 IS grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX200V

 SX10 IS HX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX200V SX10 IS 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX200V

 SX10 IS HX200V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has exterior measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the HX200V.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX200V to show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (600g)
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (600g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (450 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (600g)
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $275 $480