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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-S10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm X-S10

 SX610 HS Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm X-S10 SX610 HS 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2015More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X-S10

 SX610 HS Fujifilm X-S10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 93 and 73 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
85
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
76
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
47
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm X-S10
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm X-S10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm X-S10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-06 2020-10-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 photographs 325 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $214 $999