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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony HX10V

 SX210 IS HX10V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX210 IS

 HX10V SX210 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX10V

 SX210 IS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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