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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 23 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS grades vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony HX10V

 SX600 HS HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX600 HS

 HX10V SX600 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX10V

 SX600 HS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS vs the HX10V.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 290 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $616