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Canon T6i vs Nikon P610

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon T6i and Nikon P610, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and P610 (16MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and P610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6i was launched at a similar time to the P610 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T6i scores against the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon P610

 T6i P610 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon T6i

 P610 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon P610

 T6i P610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2015Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T6i features outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T6i vs the P610.

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and P610 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and P610.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T6i due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T6i will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography features
Nikon P610 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
50
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography factors
Nikon P610 Sports photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Nikon P610
66
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (440 CIPA)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography factors
Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Canon T6i vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Nikon P610
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon Coolpix P610
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $749 $430