Canon SX600 HS vs Sony WX10

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 3 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.