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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 6 years before the SX610 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the SX610 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX1 IS SX610 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX1 IS

 SX610 HS SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2009More modern by 70 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX1 IS SX610 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the SX610 HS.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SX610 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX610 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 191g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $214