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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 6 months later than the XG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 SX610 HS XG-1 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX610 HS

          

          

            
 XG-1 SX610 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 SX610 HS XG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2014Similar generation
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior 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 Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS and the XG-1.
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and XG-1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
40
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (191g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (567g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (270 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
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 lighter than average in class (191g)
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (1248mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 more heavy than others in class (567g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (270 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (191g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (567g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax XG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Pentax XG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $214 $599