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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX1

 SX10 IS TX1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TX1 SX10 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX1

 SX10 IS TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
34
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
52
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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