Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P530

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P530 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the P530 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the P530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and P530 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and P530.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.