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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS matches up against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX80

 SX10 IS HX80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX80 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX80

 SX10 IS HX80 
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS vs the HX80.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and HX80 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and HX80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
34
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
52
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $275 $368