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Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A800 and Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 5 years before the SX610 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A800 scores against the SX610 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX610 HS

 A800 SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A800

 SX610 HS A800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX610 HS

 A800 SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 and Canon SX610 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 against the SX610 HS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and SX610 HS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
29
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (300 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
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better than average battery (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging advice
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 191 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 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 300 shots 270 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $214