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Sony Cyber-shot HX10V
Sony Cyber-shot HX10V
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Sony Cyber-shot HX10V
Overview - Full review

Canon Ixus 115 HS
Canon Ixus 115 HS
Overview - Full review
Canon Ixus 115 HS
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Sony Cyber-shot HX10V
Overview - Full review		 Canon Ixus 115 HS
Overview - Full review
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Overall Scene
Sony Cyber-shot HX10V
Canon Ixus 115 HS
Score
4/5
4/5
User Score
5/5 (3)
4/5 (1)
Specifications
Specifications
SensorBSI CMOS 18 Mpx, 1/2.3", 63 Mpx/cm
Lens 16x 24 -384 mm f/3.3 -5.9
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen7.5 cm, not TN, 921600 dots, 4:3,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO (ext. 12800 ISO)
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,50i fps, Stereo
Internal memory0.019GB
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / ACC-CSFG
Waterproofno, N.A.
Shock resistantno, N.A.
Dimensions/Weight14.2 x 15.5 x 10 mm / 232 g
Specifications
SensorBSI CMOS 12 Mpx, 1/2.3", 42 Mpx/cm
Lens 4x 28 -112 mm f/2.8 -5.9
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen7.6 cm, not TN, 230000 dots, 4:3,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,24 fps, Mono
Internal memoryN.A.
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / NB-4L
Waterproofno, N.A.
Shock resistantno, N.A.
Dimensions/Weight57 x 93 x 20 mm / 139 g
Conclusion
It's hard to find fault with the Sony Cyber-shot HX10V. It's basically a slightly more responsive HX9V that takes more natural-looking images at high ISO settings.
The Canon Ixus 115 HS is a nice surprise, boasting good internal electronics, a pleasant build and a sleek design, all for a price at which basic CCD sensors, harsh plastics and TN screens are still the order of the day. Canon just needs to improve the video mode and lens quality at wide-angle settings.
Pros

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Good build quality, design and handling

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Consistent image quality at wide-angle and telephoto settings

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Image processing gives more natural results than previous models

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Very responsive

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High-quality build and materials used

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Good picture quality up to 800 ISO

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Good picture quality at telephoto settings

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1080p HD video mode with sharp picture quality

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Easy to use
Cons

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No custom controls and limited manual mode

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Interlaced video only

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Lens could be sharper at wide-angle settings

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No stereo sound or optical zoom in video mode

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Could be more responsive

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Low-def screen

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Flat buttons set flush into the casing aren't always practical