Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P610

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 23 months earlier than the P610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS scores against the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and P610 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and P610.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P610 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind in sensor tech.