Canon 5D MIII vs Canon SX600 HS

Below, we are matching up the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon SX600 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and SX600 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was revealed 19 months before the SX600 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5D MIII scores versus the SX600 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII against the SX600 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and SX600 HS is 55 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIII will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 5D MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.