Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P610 vs PowerShot SX610 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Specs

Coolpix P610

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 125 x 85 x 106.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.2″)
  • 565g (18.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX610 HS

  • Introduced in January 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-450mm (18x), f3.2-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 105.3 x 61 x 26.7mm³ (4.1″ x 2.4″ x 1.1″)
  • 191g (6.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX610 HS

Coolpix P610 vs PowerShot SX610 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P610 VS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P610 a better choice

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX610 HS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P610 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P610 is made easy by the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P610 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX610 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.20
Auto Focus points (4)

1 9
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

565g
(18.2 oz.)		 191g
(6.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

1132cm³
(71 cu.in.)		 172cm³
(11 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX610 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix P610: the lower weight than the Coolpix P610 and the more compact size.

Yields 16 points for the PowerShot SX610 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX610 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P610 VS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P610 and PowerShot SX610 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P610

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

12
16

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix P610.