Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 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
- Released January 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX10
SX10 IS | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SX10 IS
TX10 | SX10 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX10
SX10 IS | TX10 |
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with exterior 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS and the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and TX10 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and TX10.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $275 | $309 |