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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon P600
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched within a month of the P610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS scores against the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P610

          

          

            
 SX530 HS P610 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX530 HS

          

          

            
 P610 SX530 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P610

          

          

            
 SX530 HS P610 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS and the P610.
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and P610 is 69 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and P610.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
44
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography factors
Nikon P610 Street photography factors
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
50
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
51
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 shots)
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1440mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
55
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1440mm)
 heavier than average in class (565 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P610
45
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
50
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P610
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
59
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no external mic support
 heavier than average in class (565g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P610
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $379 $430