Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P610

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P610 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 3 years later than the P610 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS matches up against the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has got physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the P610.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and P610 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and P610.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.