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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the SX610 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX40 HS scores vs the SX610 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX40 HS SX610 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX610 HS SX40 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2011More modern by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX40 HS SX610 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the SX610 HS.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SX610 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and SX610 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography details
55
good battery life (380 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average (191g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
38
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 191g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $214