Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon B500

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 13 months prior to the B500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the B500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and B500 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and B500.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX610 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.