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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 6 years prior to the SX610 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS matches up against the SX610 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX200 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX610 HS SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2009More modern by 68 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX200 IS SX610 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS against the SX610 HS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SX610 HS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SX610 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 191 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $214