Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS/Canon-SX130-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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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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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX610 HS
SX130 IS | SX610 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX130 IS
SX610 HS | SX130 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX610 HS
SX130 IS | SX610 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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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 |