Canon SX610 HS vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX610 HS was announced 17 months later than the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS scores against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.