Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L610

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.