Canon 5D vs Nikon P600

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D versus Nikon P600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very well matched but the 5D (Full frame) and P600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D was revealed 9 years prior to the P600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D scores vs the P600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D and Nikon Coolpix P600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D provides physical measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5D and the P600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and P600 is 55 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and P600.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P600 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.