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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years later than the L610 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS grades against the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon L610

 SX610 HS L610 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX610 HS

 L610 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L610

 SX610 HS L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has outside 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) and the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS against the L610.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and L610.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L610
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L610
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 120 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $214 $150