Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 13 months after the L830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the L830.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and L830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.