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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was announced 6 years after the A900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony A900

 SX610 HS A900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015October 2008More modern by 76 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Canon SX610 HS

 A900 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony A900

 SX610 HS A900 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer dimensions 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 A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS and the A900.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and A900.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will show extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Sony A900
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Sony A900
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (191g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
55
weather sealing
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
Sony A900 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony A900
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 880 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $214 $2,736