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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 5 years prior to the P610 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon P610

 SX30 IS P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX30 IS

 P610 SX30 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2010Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P610

 SX30 IS P610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon P610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the P610.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and P610 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and P610.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P610 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
Nikon P610 Street photography details
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Nikon P610 Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P610
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (601g)
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (565g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P610
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $430