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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 months before the P610 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS matches up against the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P610

 SX60 HS P610 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P610 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P610

 SX60 HS P610 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2015Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS and the P610.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P610 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and P610.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Nikon P610
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P610 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Nikon P610 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon P610 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
62
decently wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P610
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $549 $430