Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A6000

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very close but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 9 months after the A6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the A6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and A6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.