Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon D600

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon D600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the D600 (24MP) is very comparable but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and D600 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years after the D600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up against the D600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon D600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 D600 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon D600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the D600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and D600 is 93 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and D600.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D600 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.