As well as being compared against other pro digicams, the Canon PowerShot G10 is also often compared to boutiques, mirrorless, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and super zooms. The Canon PowerShot G10's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot G12 and the PowerShot G1X) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix P7000 and the Coolpix P510)

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), takes much higher resolution photos (14.6 MP vs 10 MP), has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has a marginally smaller sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has slightly lower image quality (37.0 vs 47.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has slightly less color depth (19 bits vs 20.4 bits).

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
2 years newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the G10)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 37.0

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the G12 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the G12 vs the G10

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the G10)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 37.0
  • Better color depth: 20.4 bits vs 19 bits

Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the G11 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the G11 vs the G10

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
3 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the G10)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • More dynamic range: 11.6 EV vs 10 EV

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel

common strengths of the S100 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP
arrow Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9
1 year older

Significant advantages of the G9 (vs the G10)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the G9 (vs the G10)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP

common strengths of the G9 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the G9 vs the G10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
2 years newer
$599

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the G10)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the X10 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000
2 years newer
$249

Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the G10)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14.6 MP

common strengths of the P7000 and G10

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

compared toBoutique competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to boutique competitors include: it has way more more zoom (5x vs 1x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), is slightly smaller (mid size 109x78x46 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes slightly higher resolution photos (14.6 MP vs 4.6 MP).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has much lower image quality (37.0 vs 73.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X
3 years newer
$799 - $800

Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the G10)

  • Much better image quality: 60.0 vs 37.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger sensor: Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the G10)

  • Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Less zoom: 4x vs 5x
  • Much worse macro capability: 20 cm vs 1 cm

common strengths of the G1X and G10

  • Great zoom: 4x vs 5x
  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G10

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100
2 years newer
$1,199

Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the G10)

  • Much better image quality: 73.0 vs 37.0
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the G10)

  • Much less zoom: 1x vs 5x
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the X100 and G10

  • Good macro capabilities: 10 cm vs 1 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Sigma DP1

Sigma DP1
2 years older
$708

Significant advantages of the DP1 (vs the G10)

  • Much larger sensor: Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly smaller: Compact 109x60x31 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.2" vs 1.8"

Significant disadvantages of the DP1 (vs the G10)

  • Much less zoom: 1x vs 5x
  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DP1 and G10

  • Fairly small: Compact 109x60x31 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Very thin: 1.2" vs 1.8"
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Sigma DP1 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (156 ISO vs 796 ISO), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has much lower image quality (37.0 vs 69.0), has a slightly lower resolution screen (461k dots vs 920k dots) and has much less color depth (19 bits vs 22.2 bits).

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5
1 year newer
$569 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much better image quality: 69.0 vs 37.0

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5 and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N
2 years newer
$598 - $600 (body only)
$698 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the G10)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 77.0 vs 37.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5N and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7
2 years newer
$1,200 (body only)
$1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 81.0 vs 37.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the NEX-7 and G10

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
1 year newer
$615 - $642 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the G10)

  • Lower noise at high ISO: 493 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 53.0 vs 37.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the DMC-G2 and G10

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
1 year newer
$1,125 14-45mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the G10)

  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 513 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 54.0 vs 37.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel

common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and G10

  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5
3 years newer
$1,000 - $1,299 (body only)
$1,100 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the G10)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the G10)

  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the E-M5 and G10

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (mid size 109x78x46 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is thinner (1.8" vs 2.9") and is slightly lighter (390 g vs 530 g).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (156 ISO vs 919 ISO), has much lower image quality (37.0 vs 80.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps), has much less color depth (19 bits vs 22.1 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10 EV vs 13 EV).

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
2 years newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the G10)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 37.0

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the T3i and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G10

Canon Rebel T1i

Canon EOS Rebel T1i
6 months newer
$475 - $629 (body only)
$549 - $580 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the G10)

  • Better color depth: 21.7 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much better image quality: 63.0 vs 37.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 663 ISO vs 156 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the T1i and G10

  • Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.8"
  • Light weight: 520 g vs 390 g
arrow Compare the Rebel T1i vs the PowerShot G10

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the G10)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 37.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 156 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the T2i and G10

  • Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.8"
  • Light weight: 530 g vs 390 g
arrow Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot G10

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
2 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 37.0
  • Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 19 bits

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the D5100 and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
1 year newer
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the G10)

  • Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 37.0

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the G10)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.8"

common strengths of the D3100 and G10

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Thin: 2.9" vs 1.8"
  • Light weight: 505 g vs 390 g
arrow Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
2 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the G10)

  • Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 156 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 37.0

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the G10)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm

common strengths of the T3 and G10

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 390 g
arrow Compare the Rebel T3 vs the PowerShot G10

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), takes much higher resolution photos (14.6 MP vs 9 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and is slightly larger (mid size 109x78x46 mm vs compact 106x61x33 mm).

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
3 years newer
$354 - $419

Significant advantages of the SX240 HS (vs the G10)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 5x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SX240 HS (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the SX240 HS and G10

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX240 HS vs the G10

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
2 years newer
$319

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the G10)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100
2 years newer
$100

Significant advantages of the S8100 (vs the G10)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S8100 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the S8100 and G10

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8100 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
2 years newer
$138 - $179

Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the G10)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the SX150 IS and G10

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX150 IS vs the G10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the G10)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and G10

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Canon PowerShot G10

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon G10 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (mid size 109x78x46 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (14.6 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and is thinner (1.8" vs 4").

However, on average it has way more less zoom (5x vs 41.7x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (461k dots vs 921k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510
3 years newer
$397 - $400

Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the G10)

  • Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 5x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Much larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm

common strengths of the P510 and G10

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Canon PowerShot G10

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
3 years newer
$347 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the G10)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 5x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the SX40 and G10

  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot G10

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
2 years newer
$409

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the G10)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 5x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the G10)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14.6 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 109x78x46 mm

common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and G10

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Canon PowerShot G10