Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SX610 HS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SX610 HS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 24 months prior to the SX610 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores against the SX610 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SX610 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 against the SX610 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and SX610 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and SX610 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.