As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and pro digicams. The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the PowerShot SX30 IS) and Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS10 and the FinePix HS20)

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 35x), 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 1,000 fps).

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
3 years newer
$374 - $379

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

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
$496

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
$753

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

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
2 years newer
$319 - $350

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 20x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No external flash support
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second

common strengths of the P500 and SX10 IS

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 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 significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
2 years newer
$624 - $800 (body only)
$869 - $1,100 18-135mm 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"
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

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

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
2 years newer
$379 (body only)
$459 - $750 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

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$499 - $949 (body only)
$569 - $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"
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

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
$445 - $629 (body only)
$508 - $609 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"
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

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

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000
2 years newer
$1,097 (body only)
$1,227 55-200mm lens

Significant advantages of the D7000 (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"
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly heavier: 780 g vs 600 g

common strengths of the D7000 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
1 year newer
$500 - $984 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the D3100 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon 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 12x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), 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"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm).

Olympus SZ10

Olympus SZ-10
2 years newer
$222

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
  • Much lighter: 235 g vs 600 g

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

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
2 years newer
$289 - $328

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SX10 IS)

  • 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 SX10 IS)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
2 years newer
$219 - $304

Significant advantages of the SX230 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 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

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
2 years newer
$144 - $167

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much smaller: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm
  • Better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Less zoom: 10x vs 20x
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 0 cm
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the S6200 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
1 year newer
$127 - $245

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

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Significantly 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
arrow Compare the SX130 IS vs the SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
2 years newer
$168 - $193

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

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Significantly 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
arrow Compare the SX150 IS 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 4.2x), 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/1.8), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0").

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
2 years newer
$389 - $500

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
  • Each supports an 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

Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300
2 years newer
$277

Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.8
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 4.2x vs 20x
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the P300 and SX10 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
1 year newer
$704

Significant advantages of the G11 (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 G11 (vs the SX10 IS)

  • Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x

common strengths of the G11 and SX10 IS

  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
  • Each supports an external flash
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
arrow Compare the G11 vs the SX10 IS