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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 6 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony G3

 SX610 HS G3 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SX610 HS

 G3 SX610 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony G3

 SX610 HS G3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the G3.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and G3.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Sony G3
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony G3
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $214 $200