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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 3 years before the HX9V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX9V

 SX10 IS HX9V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX10 IS

 HX9V SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX9V

 SX10 IS HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the HX9V.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX9V to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
has face detect focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID - NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $275 $328