Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P610

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 13 months earlier than the P610 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior 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 P610 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and P610 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and P610.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older SX600 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.