Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P610

Let's look closer at the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the P610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX170 IS grades versus the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS offers outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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 SX170 IS vs Nikon P610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and P610 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and P610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.