Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L610 front Nikon Coolpix L610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L610/Nikon-L610-front.jpg)
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39 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released August 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Overview
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.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon L610
SX260 HS | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX260 HS
L610 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L610
SX260 HS | L610 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 230 photos | 120 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $150 |