Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L610 ×
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L610Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberL610SX230 HS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108106
Width (mm)3433
Height (mm)6862
Weight (g)240218
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX210 IS
Successor-Canon SX260 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112.1
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)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.93.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural)MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 350.0028.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 63.005.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)1414
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
1↑Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settings125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night LandscapeMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.); [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.)Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)28-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.03
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.93.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.53
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330210
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 108p videos with stereo sound. Available in Red, Black or Silver.Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full HD 1080p24 movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Built-in GPS geo-tagging



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