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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony TX10

 SX30 IS TX10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SX30 IS

 TX10 SX30 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX10

 SX30 IS TX10 

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS against the TX10.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and TX10 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and TX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (601g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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environment sealing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-7L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $309