Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon D610

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon D610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and D610 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was released 5 years later than the D610 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the D610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon D610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has got outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the D610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and D610 is 63 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and D610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D610 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.