• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon SX610 HS advantages over Nikon J5

  • Less expensive
    $199* vs $497
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds

Nikon J5 advantages over Canon SX610 HS

  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.37 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    59.4 fps vs 7.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.

  • No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.

  • Read our Nikon J5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX600 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon SX600 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Nikon J5
Canon SX600 HS
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $390
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon J5 vs Canon SX600 HS

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Canon SX610 HS
Samsung NX Mini
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher-res screen
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5
Samsung NX Mini
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J4

Canon SX610 HS
Nikon J4
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon J4

Nikon J5
Nikon J4
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Nikon J5
Canon 350 HS
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon J5 vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon SX610 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX610 HS vs Canon 360 HS

Nikon J5
Canon 360 HS
  • $497
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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