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overview
As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is also often compared to pro digicams, travel zooms and entry-level DSLRs. The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX20 IS and the PowerShot G11) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix P100 and the Coolpix P90)
compared toRecent super zooms
Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to other competitive super zooms include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP) and supports an external flash.
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p), has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8"), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (0.7 fps vs 10 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1 year newer
$369 - $413
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Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
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Nikon Coolpix P100
1 year newer
$339 - $400
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Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the SX10 IS)
common strengths of the P100 and SX10 IS
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Fujifilm FinePix HS10
1 year newer
$410 - $430
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Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the SX10 IS)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
10 months newer
$315 - $414
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Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the SX10 IS)
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
similar age
$600
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Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
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Canon PowerShot S5 IS
1 year older
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Significant advantages of the S5 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the S5 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
common strengths of the S5 IS and SX10 IS
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compared toRecent pro digicams
Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to competitive pro digicams include: it has way more more zoom (20x vs 5x).
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 7x5mm), doesn't shoot RAW, is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs mid size 112x76x48 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).
Canon PowerShot G11
1 year newer
$447 - $520
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Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the SX10 IS)
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compared toRecent travel zooms
Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to competitive travel zooms include: it has much more zoom (20x vs 10x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 3 cm), has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/3.6" 5x4mm) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP).
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs compact 103x60x33 mm) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (0.7 fps vs 10 fps).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
4 months newer
$287 - $300
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Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the SX10 IS)
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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
similar age
$500
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Significant advantages of the SX110 IS (vs the SX10 IS)
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
1 year newer
$315 - $350
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Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the SX10 IS)
common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and SX10 IS
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compared toRecent entry-level DSLRs
Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX10 IS compared to competitive entry-level DSLRs include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 6x4mm vs APS-C 22x14mm) and doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$799 - $853 (body only)
$849 - $975 18-55mm lens
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Significant advantages of the Rebel T2i (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the Rebel T2i (vs the SX10 IS)
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i
6 months newer
$579 - $700 (body only)
$695 - $1,069 18-55mm lens
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Significant advantages of the Rebel T1i (vs the SX10 IS)
Significant disadvantages of the Rebel T1i (vs the SX10 IS)
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