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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 5 years prior to the A1000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX610 HS A1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX610 HS

 A1000 SX610 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2015More recent by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX610 HS A1000 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the A1000.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX610 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Nikon A1000
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
73
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $214 $477