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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

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  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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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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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
45
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