Canon 700D vs Canon SX610 HS

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 700D versus Canon SX610 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is pretty similar but the 700D (APS-C) and SX610 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 700D was revealed 19 months prior to the SX610 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 700D grades versus the SX610 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 700D enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 700D compared to the SX610 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and SX610 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and SX610 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 700D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.