| key specs |
| Camera Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 MP | 20.8 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| general |
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | PowerShot SX610HS 20.2MP Digital Camera | 1 J5 20.8 MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | PowerShot SX610HS | 1 J5 |
| Series | PowerShot | - |
| Color | White | Black |
| Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 MP | 20.8 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 16 x 14 x 5.6 cm | 98.3 x 59.7 x 31.5 mm |
| Face Detection | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Model Number | - | 1 J5 |
| Weight | - | 231 GM |
| Ports | - | USB Hi-speed USB |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| ISO Rating | ISO 80 - 1600 | - |
| Other Sensor Features | Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes,, With Auto Rotate | - |
| Sensor Size | - | 13.2 |
| Maximum ISO | - | 12800 ISO |
| Maximum FPS | - | 60 |
| lens features |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
| Optical Zoom | 18x | - |
| Aperture Range | F3.8 - F6.9 | - |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | - |
| Other Lens Features | Zoom ZoomPlus 36x, Digital Zoom, With Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x or 2.0x, Combined 72x, Construction 1 UD Lens, 1 Double-sided Aspherical UA Lens, 1 Double-sided Aspherical Lens | - |
| Lens Mount | - | Nikon 1 mount |
| Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF | Auto AF, Auto AF-S/AF-C selection AF-A, Single-Servo AF AF-S, Continuous-Servo AF-C, Full-time Servo AF-F, Manual Focus MF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Evaluative Linked to Face Detection AF Frame, Centre-weighted Average, Spot Centre | Matrix |
| White Balancing | Auto Including Face Detection WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual |
| Other Focus Features | AF Point Selection Size Normal, Small, AF Lock Yes, AF Assist Beam Yes, Closest Focusing Distance 5 cm W from Front of Lens in Macro, TTL Autofocus, TTL Autofocus | - |
| Focus Points | - | Yes |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV Increments in +/- 2.0 EV | - |
| Other Exposure Features | Exposure Compensation Enhanced i-Contrast for Automatic Dynamic Range Correction | - |
| Exposure Mode | - | Programmed Auto with flexible Program P |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | - | Yes |
| Spot Meter | - | Yes |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes |
| shutter features |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Continuous Shooting 2.5 Shots/sec | 20 frames |
| Other Shutter Features | Shutter Speed 15 1/2000 sec Total Range Varies by Shooting Mode | - |
| Shutter Type | - | Electronic Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | - | Electronic Shutter 1/16,000 sec. |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | - |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto |
| Other Flash Features | Slow Sync Speed Fastest Speed 1/2000 sec, External Flash Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 | - |
| Flash Compensation | - | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG Compression, Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] Compliant / Design Rule for Camera File System, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 Compliant | Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW |
| Aspect Ratio | 169, 43, 32, 11 | - |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | - |
| Image Sizing | 32 5184 x 3456 L, 3648 x 2432 M1, 2048 x 1368 M2, 640 x 424 S, 11 3888 x 3888 L, 2736 x 2736 M1, 1536 x 1536 M2, 480 x 480 S | 4,800 x 920 |
| Still Image Size | 5184 x 2912 L, 3648 x 2048 M1, 1920 x 1080 M2, 640 x 360 S | 5,568 x 3,712 |
| Maximum Resolution | - | 5,568 x 3,136 |
| Picture Angle | - | Approx 2.7x lens focal length Nikon |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 922000 dots | 1037000 dots |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Other Display Features | Monitor sRGB PureColor II LCD TFT, LCD Monitor Coverage 100%, Histogram Yes | - |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | - | 1,037,000 Dots |
| LCD Display | - | Tilt |
| connectivity features |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Wireless Mobile Utility WMU |
| HDMI | - | Yes |
| USB | - | Yes |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDx | microSD micro Secure Digital, microSDHC, microSDXC memory cards |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 270 h | 250 shots |
| Power Supply | - | EH-5b AC Adapter |
| audio and video features |
| Video Format | MP4 Video MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 | MOV |
| Audio Video Interface | NTSC, PAL | - |
| Audio Features | - | Built-in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable |
| Video Resolution | - | HD 1920 x 1080/60p |
| Video Quality | - | HD |
| modes and functions features |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self-timer | - |
| Shooting Modes | Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN Smart Auto 32 Scenes Detected, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter Smile, Wink Self-timer, Faceself-Timer, High-speed Burst 5.0 MP, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light 5.0 MP, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Modes in Movie Smart Auto 21 Scenes Detected, P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks | Advanced movie mode includes HD movie, 4K movie, time-lapse movie, slow motion, jump cut, fast motion and 4-second movie |
| Scene Modes | - | Portrait, |