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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony HX10V

 SX420 IS HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX420 IS

 HX10V SX420 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX10V

 SX420 IS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (195 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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