Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9100

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years later than the S9100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides physical dimensions 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 S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the S9100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and S9100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.