Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P610

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 5 years before the P610 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up against the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the P610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and P610 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and P610.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P610 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.