Nikon L610
Compact Superzoom Camera
vs Canon SX170 IS
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L610

Best price $248
  • Smaller body size 16 in³ vs 21 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Better built-in flash range 19′ vs 10′
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 25fps
  • Has panorama image capture SX170 IS does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities SX170 IS does not have 3D
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback SX170 IS does not have HDMI

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

Best price
$200
  • 267% more battery life 440 shots vs 120 shots
  • Cheaper street price $200 vs $248
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs August 2012

What the Nikon L610 and Canon SX170 IS have in common

  • Weigh about the same 8.5 oz vs 8.85 oz
  • Similar sensor resolutions 16 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″

What’s missing from both the Nikon L610 and the Canon SX170 IS

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen

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