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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Sony TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years before the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX20

 SX10 IS TX20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TX20 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX20

 SX10 IS TX20 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the TX20.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and TX20 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and TX20.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
features face detect focusing
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Sony TX20
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (600g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Pricing at release $275 $330