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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 6 years later than the L610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon L610

 SX70 HS L610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018August 2012Fresher by 75 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX70 HS

 L610 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L610

 SX70 HS L610 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS comes with external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS and the L610.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and L610 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and L610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Nikon L610
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2012-08-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 120 shots
Battery format Built-in AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $150