Canon SX610 HS vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and RX10 IV is 93 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SX610 HS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.