Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX610 HS grades against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside dimensions 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS and the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and HX99.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX610 HS will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.