Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P610

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 23 months earlier than the P610 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up against the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the P610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and P610 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and P610.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.