Canon SX30 IS vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX30 IS grades against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and RX10 IV is 64 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.