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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the SX610 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 SX130 IS SX610 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 SX610 HS SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 53 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 SX130 IS SX610 HS 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Canon SX610 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SX610 HS.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SX610 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and SX610 HS.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
29
 has manual focus
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (270 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
61
 lighter than average (308 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery power (270 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
48
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery power (270 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 191 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $214