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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 6 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony S930

 SX610 HS S930 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S930 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony S930

 SX610 HS S930 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the S930.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and S930.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $214 $219