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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P300 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS scores against the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon P300

 SX610 HS P300 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 P300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P300

 SX610 HS P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides physical dimensions 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 P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS and the P300.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and P300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Nikon P300
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
63
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P300
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $214 $500