Nikon D2H vs Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD2HPowerShot SX610 HS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Successor ModelNikon D2Hs
      MSRP$249/£229/€269
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Sensor TypeJFETBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels4.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution2464 x 16325184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions1840 x 12244:3 (5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 16:9 (5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 450 mm
      Optical Zoom18x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.8 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II G TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution211k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps2.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      Exposure Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO352
      DxO Color Depth18.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.0
      DxO Overall Score40
      Video Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")105 x 61 x 27 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)191 g (0.42 lb / 6.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.5 x 2.2"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Battery PackNB-6LH
      Battery Life270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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