Canon SX610 HS vs Sony RX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very similar but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was revealed 23 months later than the RX1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX610 HS grades against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and RX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.