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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX10 IS scores against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Sony WX300

 SX10 IS WX300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 WX300 SX10 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Sony WX300

 SX10 IS WX300 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS against the WX300.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (166g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $275 $330