Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P610
SX10 IS | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX10 IS
P610 | SX10 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 73 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P610
SX10 IS | P610 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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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 |