Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P610

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 4 years prior to the P610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS grades vs the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS against the P610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and P610 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and P610.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P610 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.