Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony HX9V
SX10 IS | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX10 IS
HX9V | SX10 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony HX9V
SX10 IS | HX9V | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |