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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX10V

 SX610 HS HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX610 HS

 HX10V SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX10V

 SX610 HS HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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