Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm X10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the Fujifilm X10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.