Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the SX610 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS grades against the SX610 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS and the SX610 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX610 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SX610 HS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.