Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX30V

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years after the HX30V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS vs the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.