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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 6 years before the SX610 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS grades versus the SX610 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 A3000 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A3000 IS

 SX610 HS A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 A3000 IS SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS versus the SX610 HS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SX610 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and SX610 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 191 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $214