Canon SX10 IS vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and RX10 IV is 65 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.