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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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 SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 2 years later than the L610 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades against the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon L610

 SX710 HS L610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SX710 HS

 L610 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L610

 SX710 HS L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS versus the L610.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and L610 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and L610.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L610 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (269g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (120 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos 120 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $150