Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was released 2 years after the HX10V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX610 HS scores versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX10V
SX610 HS | HX10V | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX610 HS
HX10V | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX10V
SX610 HS | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider 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") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS and the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and HX10V.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 grams (0.42 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $214 | $616 |