Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX30V

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX10 IS grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX50V
SX10 IS | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX10 IS
HX50V | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX50V
SX10 IS | HX50V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with 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) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and HX50V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 272 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 400 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $275 | $439 |