Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P610

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS and the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and P610 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and P610.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.