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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 16 months before the SX610 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the SX610 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX510 HS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX510 HS

 SX610 HS SX510 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2013More recent by 16 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX510 HS SX610 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the SX610 HS.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and SX610 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and SX610 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 191 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $214