Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V
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91 Imaging
36 Features
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91 Imaging
36 Features
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Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS grades versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony HX10V
| SX260 HS | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX260 HS
| HX10V | SX260 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony HX10V
| SX260 HS | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS vs the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and HX10V.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
lighter than others (231g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average (234g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 230 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $349 | $616 |
