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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS scores versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony W310

 SX610 HS W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SX610 HS

 W310 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W310

 SX610 HS W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features exterior 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the W310.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and W310.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (191g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony W310
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $214 $150