Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L610
SX200 IS | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX200 IS
L610 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L610
SX200 IS | L610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |