Canon SX10 IS vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS and the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and RX100 VA is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.