Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon P610
SX30 IS | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX30 IS
P610 | SX30 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P610
SX30 IS | P610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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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 |