Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon D610

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Nikon D610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and D610 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 2 years after the D610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the D610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Nikon D610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Nikon D610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS against the D610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and D610 is 95 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and D610.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 190 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D610 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.