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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS matches up against the P610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P610

 SX150 IS P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P610 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P610

 SX150 IS P610 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon P610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the P610.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and P610 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and P610.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P610 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P610 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (130 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon P610 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P610
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (565g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P610
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 shots 330 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $430