Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and A77 (24MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was launched 3 years before the A77 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades versus the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and A77 is 65 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and A77.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.