Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- New Model is Nikon S9500

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was released 2 years later than the S9300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S9300
SX610 HS | S9300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SX610 HS
S9300 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S9300
SX610 HS | S9300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the S9300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and S9300.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2012-07-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5fps | 6.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191 grams (0.42 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $214 | $249 |