Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TX1

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and TX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX610 HS will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.