Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P950

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 6 years before the P950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon P950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the P950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and P950 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and P950.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.