Canon SX10 IS vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was brought out 10 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX10 IS scores against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and RX100 VI is 65 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will give more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.