Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L610

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.