1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2M [8]
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology
Lens
Focal Length
4.5 81.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 450 mm)
Zoom
Optical 18xZoomPlus 36xDigital Approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x).Combined Approx. 72x [1]
Maximum f/number
f/3.8 f/6.9
Construction
11 elements in 8 groups (1 UD lens, 1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 2.5-stop [7]. Intelligent IS plus 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
Focusing
Type
TTL
AF System/Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE [4], Tracking AF
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock
Yes
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
5 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Exposure Control
Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE Lock
Yes
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter
Speed
1 1/2000 sec. (factory default) 15 1/2000 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode
White Balance
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
LCD Monitor
Monitor
7.5 cm (3.0) sRGB PureColor II G LCD (TFT). Approx. 922,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
Flash
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Fastest speed 1/2000 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Built-in Flash Range
50 cm 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m 2.0 m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Shooting
Modes
Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (5.0 MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter)
Modes in Movie
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks
Photo Effects
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red)
Drive modes
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 2.5 shots/sec. High-speed Burst (5.0 MP): Approx. 7.2 shots/sec. (all speeds are until memory card becomes full)[2][3]
Recording Pixels / Compression
Image Size
4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480 16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360 3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424 1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480 Resize in playback (M2, S)
Compression
Superfine, Fine
Movies
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 30 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Hybrid Auto Movie (HD) 30 fps
Movie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. [5] (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour [3]
File Types
Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies
MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
Direct Print
Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
Other Features
GPS
GPS via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)
Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes, with Auto Rotate
Histogram
Yes
Playback zoom
Approx. 2x 10x
Self Timer
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Interface
Computer
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other
HDMI Micro Connector, A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Computer/Other
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support [6]
Memory Card
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Supported Operating Systems
PC & Macintosh
Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.9 For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 only Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later / 10.9
Software
Other
CameraWindow DC Map Utility Image Transfer Utility
Power Source
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6LH (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 270 shots Eco Mode: Approx. 400 shots Approx. 300 min. playback
A/C Power Supply
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
Accessories
Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-1570 Travel Case DCC-2500 PowerShot Accessory Organizer
Flash
High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Battery Charger CB-2LYE
Other
Canon AV cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Physical Specifications
Operating Environment
0 40 C, 10 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)105.3 x 61.0 x 26.7 mm
Weight
Approx. 191 g (including battery and memory card)
Footnotes
PowerShot SX610 HS
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.Subject to change without notice.[1] Depending on the image size selected.[2] Under conditions where the flash does not fire.[3] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.[4] Some settings limit availability.[5] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.[6] Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts[7] Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.[8] Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
