Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Updated by Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012
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Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX40 HS was announced 10 months prior to the L610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon L610
| SX40 HS | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX40 HS
| L610 | SX40 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L610
| SX40 HS | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS and the L610.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and L610 is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and L610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2012-08-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 120 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $330 | $150 |
