Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 15, 2009.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.2 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

640 x 480

Expect recording in 640 x 480 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 15, 2009
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Canon
msrp $99.00
model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 0cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Flash range 5.20 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 1.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/3200s
Minimum shutter speed 15
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model -
Battery type AA
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 600 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 10
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 640 x 480
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a