Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched June 2013

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The SX610 HS was manufactured 19 months after the S31 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S31
SX610 HS | S31 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX610 HS
S31 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S31
SX610 HS | S31 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the S31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and S31.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX610 HS will provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $214 | $90 |