Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- New Model is Sony HX20V
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX420 IS was launched 3 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony HX10V
SX420 IS | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX420 IS
HX10V | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX10V
SX420 IS | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the HX10V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and HX10V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $299 | $616 |