Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX610 HS
A1100 IS | SX610 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A1100 IS
SX610 HS | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 71 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX610 HS
A1100 IS | SX610 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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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 |