Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon W300

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and W300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the W300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features external 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 W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS and the W300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and W300.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.