Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A7S

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 10 months later than the A7S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades against the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the A7S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and A7S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.