Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10 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
- Announced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX210 IS was launched 6 months prior to the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony WX10
| SX210 IS | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX210 IS
| WX10 | SX210 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony WX10
| SX210 IS | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and WX10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 161g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $226 | $200 |