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Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the SX600 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A810 matches up versus the SX600 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX600 HS

 A810 SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A810

 SX600 HS A810 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX600 HS

 A810 SX600 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 and the SX600 HS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SX600 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (188g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging features
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $249