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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony HX99

 SX610 HS HX99 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SX610 HS

 HX99 SX610 HS 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2015Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX99

 SX610 HS HX99 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
76
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization
good MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
76
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $214 $469