Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony HX10V
SX600 HS | HX10V | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX600 HS
HX10V | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX10V
SX600 HS | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |