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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 13 months later than the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony W810

 SX610 HS W810 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SX610 HS

 W810 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W810

 SX610 HS W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the W810.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and W810.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Sony W810
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $214 $100