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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 ×
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberTX20SX610 HS
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20122015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)96105
Width (mm)1827
Height (mm)5661
Weight (g)133191
Waterproof+-
Successor-Canon SX620 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.220.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)107.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioMP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0025.00 - 450.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 17.005.00 - 81.00
Zoom ratio (x)418
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.290.12 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)85
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, ISO 80 - 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft SkinCreative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T)Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)19-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.99-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250270
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWater-proof (up to 5m or 16 feet), Dust-proof, Shock-proof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and Freeze-proof (down to 14F)20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, Intelligent IS, DIGIC 4+ image processor, built-in Wi-Fi with active NFC. Available in red



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