Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 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
- Announced January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

The SX10 IS was introduced 6 months before the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS scores against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX1
SX10 IS | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SX10 IS
TX1 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX1
SX10 IS | TX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS vs the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and TX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and TX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $275 | $350 |