Canon R5 vs Canon SX610 HS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R5 and Canon SX610 HS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and SX610 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was unveiled 5 years after the SX610 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R5 grades against the SX610 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the R5 against the SX610 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and SX610 HS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and SX610 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 will show more detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern R5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.