Canon SX400 IS vs Sony WX10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WX10 is 81 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.