Canon 60D vs Nikon P610

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 60D and Nikon P610, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 60D (APS-C) and P610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 60D was launched 5 years earlier than the P610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 60D matches up against the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60D and Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D enjoys exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60D and Nikon P610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 60D against the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and P610 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and P610.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 60D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 60D will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.