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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
80
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and L610 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 2 years after the L610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS scores against the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon L610

 SX410 IS L610 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2012Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX410 IS

 L610 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L610

 SX410 IS L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS against the L610.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and L610 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and L610.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Nikon L610
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots 120 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $150