Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P100

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the P100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX610 HS scores versus the P100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the P100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and P100 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and P100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.