Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P610

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the P610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and P610.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P610 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.