Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 19 months before the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS grades versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and W610.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.