Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L610

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years later than the L610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS grades versus the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the L610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and L610.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.