Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 13 months after the SX610 HS making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up against the SX610 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX610 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS vs the SX610 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SX610 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SX610 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.