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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the L610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L610

 SX200 IS L610 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L610 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012May 2009More modern by 39 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L610

 SX200 IS L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the L610.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L610 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and L610.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Nikon L610 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L610
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L610
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $150