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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony TX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX10

 SX10 IS TX10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TX10 SX10 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX10

 SX10 IS TX10 

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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX10 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX10
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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