Canon SX610 HS vs Sony S950

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 5 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and S950.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.