Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs PowerShot SX610 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Specs

Coolpix P900

  • 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 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

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 P900 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 P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

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

7 2
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

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

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the articulated display and the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P900 scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX610 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.20
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)		 191g
(6.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)		 172cm³
(11 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX610 HS are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P900. Another advantage over the Coolpix P900: the more compact size.

Yields 12 points for the PowerShot SX610 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

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 P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and PowerShot SX610 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

16
12

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix P900.