Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S9300

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.