Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1300 grades against the SX610 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX610 HS
| A1300 | SX610 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A1300
| SX610 HS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX610 HS
| A1300 | SX610 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1300 versus the SX610 HS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SX610 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DIGIC 4+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.5 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 191 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 | 220 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $214 |