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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the SX610 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 A1100 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SX610 HS A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 A1100 IS SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX610 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS versus the SX610 HS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and SX610 HS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
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offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than average (191g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 191g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $214