Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L610

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 13 months later than the L610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the L610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and L610 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and L610.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.