Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L810

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 2 years after the L810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX610 HS grades against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon L810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the L810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and L810.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.