As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, pro digicams and compacts. The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the PowerShot SX150 IS) and Nikon (such as the D5100 and the D3200)

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), is thinner (3.4" vs 4.3") and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has much less zoom (20x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
3 years newer
$347 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 20x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX40 and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
2 years newer
$420

Significant advantages of the SX30 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 20x
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SX30 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX30 IS and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the SX30 IS vs the SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1 year newer
$742

Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX20 IS and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the SX20 IS vs the SX10 IS

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly more zoom: 30x vs 20x

Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly larger: Large 131x91x126 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 5" vs 3.4"

common strengths of the HS10 and SX10 IS

  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
similar age

Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SX1 IS and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the SX1 IS vs the SX10 IS

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000
2 years newer
$215

Significant advantages of the S4000 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly more zoom: 30x vs 20x
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the S4000 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No external flash support
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the S4000 and SX10 IS

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

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 SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the T2i and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

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 SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 20fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the T1i and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Rebel T1i vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon Rebel T3

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

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the T3 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Rebel T3 vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

Nikon D5100

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

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the D5100 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200
3 years newer
$699 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the D3200 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D3200 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

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 SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the T3i and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (20x vs 14x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.4), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 5 cm), has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs mid size 105x67x37 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

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

Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Much smaller: Mid size 113x73x46 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Much lighter: 306 g vs 600 g

Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the SX150 IS and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX150 IS vs the SX10 IS

Olympus SZ10

Olympus SZ-10
2 years newer
$228

Significant advantages of the SZ10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Much smaller: Mid size 105x67x37 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Takes 3D photos

Significant disadvantages of the SZ10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the SZ10 and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
1 year newer
$144 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Much smaller: Mid size 113x73x46 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Much lighter: 308 g vs 600 g

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the SX130 IS and SX10 IS

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX130 IS vs the SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
3 years newer
$294 - $299

Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the SX260 HS and SX10 IS

  • Great zoom: 20x vs 20x
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX260 HS vs the SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
1 year newer
$225

Significant advantages of the SX120 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Much smaller: Mid size 111x71x45 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Much lighter: 285 g vs 600 g

Significant disadvantages of the SX120 IS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • Less zoom: 10x vs 20x
  • Much lower true resolution: 8.6 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the SX120 IS and SX10 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX120 IS vs the SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
2 years newer
$239 - $324

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the SX230 HS and SX10 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the SX230 HS vs the SX10 IS

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (20x vs 5x), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 3 cm), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm).

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
2 years newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x

common strengths of the G12 and SX10 IS

  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
  • Support external flash
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the G12 vs the SX10 IS

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
3 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the S100 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G10
similar age

Significant advantages of the G10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much higher true resolution: 14.6 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the G10 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x

common strengths of the G10 and SX10 IS

  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
  • Support external flash
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the G10 vs the SX10 IS

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to compact competitors include: it has way more more zoom (20x vs 4x), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), significantly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 10 cm), has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 26 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs super compact 95x56x19 mm).

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
2 years newer
$103 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much lighter: 140 g vs 600 g

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much less zoom: 4x vs 20x
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the 100 HS and SX10 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0 cm
arrow Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot SX10 IS

Samsung TL350

Samsung TL350
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the TL350 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much smaller: Compact 100x59x22 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the TL350 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 20x
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the TL350 and SX10 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.4 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Samsung TL350 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Nikon Coolpix S4100

Nikon Coolpix S4100
2 years newer

Significant advantages of the S4100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 95x56x19 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 15fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much lighter: 131 g vs 600 g

Significant disadvantages of the S4100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 20x
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 0 cm

common strengths of the S4100 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S4100 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS