Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 months prior to the L610 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the L610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and L610.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L610 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.