Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 ×
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H10Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H10SX210 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)4932
Height (mm)6959
Weight (g)265212
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX200 IS
Successor-Canon SX230 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.114.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.43
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
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2144 x 1608(3.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0028.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)1014
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 51
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingTv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 mAuto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
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--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.77
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.8
1↑Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.46
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-2.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310260
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresThis model has a powerful Carl Zeiss® 10x optical zoom lens and a long-range flash to help you capture details from afarOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.



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