Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P610 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS ×
Nikon Coolpix P610 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P610
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX60P610
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128125
Width (mm)114107
Height (mm)9385
Weight (g)650565
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX50Nikon P600
SuccessorCanon SX70Nikon B700
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score39-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)127-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1952 x 2448(4.8 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2768 x 3456(9.6 mp other)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.67
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)21.00 - 1,365.0024.00 - 1,440.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 247.003.00 - 258.00
Zoom ratio (x)6560
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.15 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)67-
Thread typeVia FA-DC67A adapter-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 922K-dot LCD0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +3 m-1) and eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode)Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ; ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • day light
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white balance correction
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye EffectSmart Portrait, Special Effects, Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 18 ft. (5.5 m) (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) (T)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 7.5m (1ft .8 in. to 24 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.0m (5 ft. to 13 ft.)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memoryUHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.67
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)197
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.32-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)340360
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features65x zoom with Intelligent IS, 16.1 megapixel 1/2" CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image processor, 1080p60 videos, RAW support, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.Available in black or red.



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