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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX90V

 SX610 HS HX90V 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX610 HS

 HX90V SX610 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX90V

 SX610 HS HX90V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2015Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the HX90V.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
75
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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