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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years after the HX7V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX7V

 SX610 HS HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX610 HS

 HX7V SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX7V

 SX610 HS HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS provides 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS and the HX7V.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and HX7V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $214 $499