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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Later Model is Nikon L830
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 24 months after the L820 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon L820

 SX610 HS L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX610 HS

 L820 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L820

 SX610 HS L820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon L820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS and the L820.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and L820 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and L820.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L820 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L820 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (191g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (470g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L820 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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decently wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L820
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 470 grams (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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