Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 23 months after the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features physical 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 HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and HX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.