Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7 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
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
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In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX10 IS was unveiled 11 months before the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony TX7
| SX10 IS | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon SX10 IS
| TX7 | SX10 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony TX7
| SX10 IS | TX7 |
|---|
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the TX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and TX7 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and TX7.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX10 IS offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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 distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $275 | $300 |