• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L610 advantages over Canon SX520 HS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    240g vs 441g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX520 HS advantages over Nikon L610

  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 350 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S8200

Nikon L610
Nikon S8200
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon L610 vs Nikon S8200

Canon SX520 HS
Nikon S8200
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S8200

Compared to Sony H90

Nikon L610
Sony H90
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon L610 vs Sony H90

Canon SX520 HS
Sony H90
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H90

Compared to Nikon L620

Nikon L610
Nikon L620
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon L610 vs Nikon L620

Canon SX520 HS
Nikon L620
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L620

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Nikon L610
Canon SX530 HS
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L610 vs Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Nikon L610
Canon SX540 HS
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L610 vs Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX540 HS
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

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