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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was announced 3 years prior to the SX610 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the SX610 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX150 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX610 HS SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX150 IS SX610 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the SX610 HS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SX610 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX610 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
64
lighter than competitors (306g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (130 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (130 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 191g (0.42 lb)
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 Overall 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 130 shots 270 shots
Style of battery AA 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $214