Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L610

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 18 months later than the L610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and 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 choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and L610.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX600 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.