Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1194 reviews of Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and size are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good feedback, but the shutter and storage get mixed comments. Some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX610 HS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the zoom and performance are generally positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability. Opinions about the memory and screen are different.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 114 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX610 HS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and size are overall positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the low light performance and flash.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX610 HS from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the performance and portability. The zoom and image quality are also appreciated, but there are some negative views about the price and low light performance.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

The Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is an attractive compact camera with an 18x zoom lens, but image quality takes a step back from last year's edition.

Compact. 18x zoom lens. Quick focus. Creative Shot mode. Crisp rear LCD. Wi-Fi.

Image quality suffers at moderate ISOs. Slow continuous drive mode.

Performance and Conclusions Startup time is a reasonable 1.9 seconds, and the camera locks focus in just a bit over 0.1-second. There's a continuous shooting mode; it capture two images in very rapid succession, but then slows to about 1.8fps. The...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Kyle Schurman (steves-digicams.com)

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

The Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is the latest basic point-n-shoot model from Canon, but there just isn't much in this camera that will make you take notice of it. The SX610 offers 20.2-megapixels of resolution, but its image quality simply isn't where it...

18x optical zoom lens in thin camera ; Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity ; Very easy to operate ; Shutter lag performance is very good in normal lighting conditions ; Full HD video recording ; 20MP of resolution ; Variety of special effect photos are...

Image quality could be better ; Small 1/2.3-inch image sensor ; Plenty of noise in images shot at mid-ISO range ; Continuous shot modes are slow ; Shutter lag with flash is poor ; No aperture priority or manual control options ; Control buttons on back...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Jack Baker (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Review

Last year's PowerShot SX600 HS offered a good balance of performance and features at a reasonable price, so it's perhaps unsurprising that Canon hasn't altered this recipe much for the new SX610 HS. It features the same 18x optically stabilised lens...

The Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is a well-designed camera that’s easy to use thanks to its chunky, ergonomic build, logical controls and an intuitive menu design. You can also be sure it’ll snap accurately focussed and well exposed shots.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : William Brawley (imaging-resource.com)

Canon SX610 HS Review

For photographers who want a simple and versatile compact camera with wireless connectivity, Canon aims to please with the updated PowerShot SX610 HS. The Canon SX600 was the first in a new line of PowerShots last year, and this year, the SX610 brings...

Offered in a trio of colors -- black, red or white -- the Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is set to be available for purchase in February for an estimated retail price of US$249.99.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Review: Easy Video Shooter

It's the keep-it-simple principle that makes the Canon PowerShot SX610 HS so appealing for those who prefer a no-fuss, no-muss approach to photography, especially for video, which can be overly complicated to shoot, edit and share. If you'd rather have...

Easy to use ; Smile and blink detection ; Quiet zoom for video ; Built-in Wi-Fi ; Built-in image stabilization

No viewfinder ; Low-profile controls

While not as robust as other compact point-and-shoots, the inexpensive SX610 HS is easy to use and takes good video.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Neocamera (neocamera.com)

Canon Powershot SX610 HS

This ultra-compact ultra-zoom offers a 20 MP sensor and a stabilized wide-angle 18X optical zoom lens. It's 1/2.3" high-speed CMOS sensor allows it to catpure full HD video and fit a huge 25-450mm focal-range by keeping a small maximum aperture, F/3.8...

Ultra-compact 18X optical zoom, Low noise until ISO 200, Good metering system, Nicely saturated colors, Low distortion, Generally responsive, Light yet feels solid

Visible noise at all ISO sensitivities, Dim max aperture, Limited dynamic range, Slow autofocus speed, 1s Video-Record delay, Slow playback mode, Very few direct controls

The Canon Powershot SX610 HS is a digital camera to showcase miniaturization. It squeezes an impressive and highly versatile 18X wide-angle optical zoom in an ultra-compact body paired with a class-leading 20 megapixels CMOS sensor. This achievement...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Canon Powershot SX610 HS Review

Reviewed, the compact Canon Powershot SX610 HS which features an 18x optical zoom lens and a 20 megapixel sensor.

18x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation ; Good 3inch screen ; Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity ; 400 shots with ECO mode ; Quick focusing ; Good rubber grips

Increase in megapixels has resulted in more noise, and slower continuous shooting ; Lacks automatic panoramic shooting mode ; Lacks auto HDR shooting mode

The Canon Powershot SX610 HS updates last years SX600 HS with a new design with improved handling, and adds a 20 megapixel sensor instead of the 16 megapixel sensor in the previous version. Whilst this may sound like an improvement, it's resulted in a...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Canon SX610 HS

A small PowerShot digital camera, for those who do not know a PowerShot can be little larger than an IXUS the smallest of Canons cameras or as large as the small end of Canons DSLR range, so here it is at the IXUS end of the range.

The Canon SX610 HS measures 10x6x2cm and weights 190grams. The right side has a tight fitting door behind which are AV and HDMI out sockets, above this is a wrist strpap anchor point. The left side has a manual flash deployment button. The base has the...

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (hsn.com)

Buyer beware

Seemed to be a very nice little camera until I loaded several different memory cards only to receive error messages which left me unable to take any photos with it. Their customer service advised that I ship it off for repair. No more Canons for me.

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (canon.com)

OK

A little disappointed with this camera. I have owned two Elph cameras in a row. The 610 is easy to use and has all the right features, however picture quality up close and at a distance leave something to be desired. Shot response time is slow and...

Sep, 2015

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