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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
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 SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 7 years before the SX610 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS grades vs the SX610 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX10 IS SX610 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX610 HS SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX10 IS SX610 HS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the SX610 HS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX610 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX610 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (191 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
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fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 191 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $275 $214