Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 20 months before the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony HX10V
SX210 IS | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX210 IS
HX10V | SX210 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX10V
SX210 IS | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS versus the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and HX10V.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $226 | $616 |