Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P610

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 6 months earlier than the P610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX520 HS grades versus the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon P610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the P610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and P610 is 69 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and P610.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.