Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS/Canon-SX610-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX610 HS was unveiled 11 months later than the SX700 HS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the SX700 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX700 HS
SX610 HS | SX700 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX610 HS
SX700 HS | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX700 HS
SX610 HS | SX700 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior 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) and the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX700 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the SX700 HS.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and SX700 HS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 191g (0.42 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 | 270 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $214 | $349 |