Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX610 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX510 HS
SX610 HS | SX510 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2013 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX610 HS
SX510 HS | SX610 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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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 |