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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and P610 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 7 years earlier than the P610 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P610

 SX10 IS P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX10 IS

 P610 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P610

 SX10 IS P610 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS vs the P610.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and P610.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P610 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (600g)
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Nikon P610 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Nikon P610 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P610 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P610
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $275 $430