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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Refreshed by Nikon D4s
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon D4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and D4 (16MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and D4 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years after the D4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS scores against the D4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon D4

 SX610 HS D4 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon SX610 HS

 D4 SX610 HS 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon D4

 SX610 HS D4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the D4.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and D4 is 93 and 50 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and D4.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon D4
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Nikon D4 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
59
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon D4 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon D4
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon D4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon D4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-06
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 1340 grams (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2965
Other
Battery life 270 photos 2600 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $214 $4,500