Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P900

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced very close to the P900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades versus the P900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides 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) and the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon P900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the P900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and P900 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and P900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.