Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P610

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the P610 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides 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 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).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the P610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and P610 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and P610.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P610 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.