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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 12 months earlier than the SX610 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS scores against the SX610 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX600 HS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX610 HS SX600 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX600 HS SX610 HS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the SX610 HS.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SX610 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX600 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
lighter than average (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 191 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $214