Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS scores vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.