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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Sony HX10V
(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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was brought out 17 months before the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX10V

 SX30 IS HX10V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX30 IS

 HX10V SX30 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX10V

 SX30 IS HX10V 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the HX10V.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and HX10V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and HX10V.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 320 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $616