Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS ×
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX1 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX10 ISSX1 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124128
1↑Width (mm)8788
Height (mm)8888
Weight (g)663585
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S5 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX20 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1010
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3640 x 2160(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.43.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens, 13 elements in 11 groups (1 UD and 1 asph.), USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.005.00 - 100.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 100 - 10
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; TFT color LCDEVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dots
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.8
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.0-17.0 ft./30cm-5.2m (W), 3.3-9.2 ft./1.0-2.8m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)50cm-4.8m (W) / 1.0m-2.6m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wireless
Connections (extended)-
  • hdmi mini connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.061.52
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-1.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.43.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-14
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.59
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.540.67
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.280.36
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.781.03
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Startup time (s)2.42.2
Play -> record time (s)1.31.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.210.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)600420
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposeables4 x AA Alkaline disposeables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom (zoombrowser ex
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD.



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