Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.