Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS/Canon-SX600-HS-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the SX600 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX210 IS grades vs the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX600 HS
SX210 IS | SX600 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX210 IS
SX600 HS | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX600 HS
SX210 IS | SX600 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX600 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the SX600 HS.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SX600 HS is 90 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SX600 HS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II G (TFT) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1280 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $226 | $249 |