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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 5 years before the HX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS grades against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX300

 SX10 IS HX300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX300 SX10 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX300

 SX10 IS HX300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the HX300.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (600g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX300
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (600g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (623g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (600g)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (623 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 623 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $275 $339