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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 2 months after the SX610 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the SX610 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX410 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX610 HS SX410 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX410 IS SX610 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SX610 HS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX610 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX610 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 191 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 185 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $214