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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Sony HX50V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX50V

 SX10 IS HX50V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX50V SX10 IS 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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