Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P610

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the P610 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS vs the P610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and P610 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and P610.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.