Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX200 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 (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 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
- Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX610 HS
SX200 IS | SX610 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX200 IS
SX610 HS | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | May 2009 | More modern by 68 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX610 HS
SX200 IS | SX610 HS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX610 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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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 |