Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S640

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years later than the S640 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has physical dimensions 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 S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the S640.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and S640.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.