Canon SX610 HS vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was launched 7 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical 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 a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and a1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX610 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.