Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX50V

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 21 months after the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS grades versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and HX50V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.