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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 3 years after the SX220 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX610 HS scores against the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SX610 HS SX220 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX220 HS SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX220 HS

 SX610 HS SX220 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Canon SX220 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SX220 HS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SX220 HS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SX220 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (191g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Canon SX220 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 191 gr (0.42 lb) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 270 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $214 $399