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Reviewed:
Jan 2009
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The SX10 IS was a relatively subtle evolution of the S5 IS, and Canon didn't exactly break new ground here, but it addressed several of the key concerns we had with the SX10's predecessor (the lack of a wideangle lens, annoying SD card slot in the base, mediocre electronic viewfinder), and the result was a camera that upped the ante in this competitive sector of the market. In terms of image quality we found the SX10 to deliver excellent metering, bright but natural color and good edge to edge detail across the zoom range at lower ISO settings. Like all the cameras in this class the high ISO output was considerably less impressive, though it was one of the better performers at ISO 400-800.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Forum |
| Announced: | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 – 560 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 20× | |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Macro focus range | 0 cm (") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Unknown | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 2.5" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 - F5.7 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 5.2 m | |
| External flash | Yes (hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (0.7 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/MMC card | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | AA | ? |
| Battery description | AA batteries (NiMH recommended) | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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