Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon L610

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon L610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 4 years before the L610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD970 IS scores against the L610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon L610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS versus the L610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and L610 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and L610.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.