Compare the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

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Important Differences

SX10 IS

SX20 IS

Standard (480p/30fps) vs HD (720p/30fps) The SX20 IS records movies in HD
$510 vs $350 The best price we've seen for the SX20 IS is $160 less
Sep 17, 2008 vs Aug 19, 2009 The SX20 IS is 11 months newer
10.0 megapixels vs 12.1 megapixels The SX20 IS takes higher resolution photos by 17%

Important Similarities

SX10 IS

SX20 IS

f/5.7 vs f/5.7 Their lenses capture the same amount of light at full zoom
20x (560mm) vs 20x (560mm) They have the same zoom range
f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Their lenses capture the same amount of light
Yes vs Yes Both cameras have a built in flash
2.5", 230k dots vs 2.5", 230k dots They have very similar screens
128 x 88 x 87 mm vs 128 x 88 x 87 mm They are approximately the same size
0.7 fps vs 0.7 fps They shoot at the same speed

Winner: Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

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Pros

Cons

Zoom 5.0 / 5.0
Flash 4.5 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 3.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 5.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.0 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.0 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 2.5 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/2.8
  • 20x optical zoom (28 - 560 mm)
  • Record movies up to 720p at 30fps (HD)
  • 2.5" LCD, 230k dots
  • 87 mm (3.4") thick
  • Weighs 600 g (1.3 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 0.7 fps
  • Minimum focus distance of 0 mm
  • 1600 ISO max
  • Flash range of 6.8 m
  • 28.5 mm² image sensor (6.2 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC, MMC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Aug 19, 2009

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Runner up: Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

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Pros

Cons

Zoom 5.0 / 5.0
Flash 4.5 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 3.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 5.0 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.0 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.0 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 2.5 / 5.0
Records movies 3.0 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/2.8
  • 20x optical zoom (28 - 560 mm)
  • Record movies up to 480p at 30fps
  • 2.5" LCD, 230k dots
  • 87 mm (3.4") thick
  • Weighs 600 g (1.3 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 0.7 fps
  • Minimum focus distance of 0 mm
  • 1600 ISO max
  • Flash range of 5.2 m
  • 28.5 mm² image sensor (6.2 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC, MMC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Sep 17, 2008

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