Canon SX610 HS vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS scores versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external measurements 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS and the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX610 HS will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.