Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L610

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the L610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX10 IS grades versus the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and L610 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and L610.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L610 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor technology.