Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX10V
SX30 IS | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX30 IS
HX10V | SX30 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX10V
SX30 IS | HX10V | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |