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Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Newer Model is Canon SL3
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
Photography Glossary

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SL2 and Nikon P600, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and P600 (16MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and P600 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was launched 3 years later than the P600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL2 grades against the P600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon P600

 SL2 P600 
LaunchedJune 2017February 2014Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SL2

 P600 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon P600

 SL2 P600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SL2 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SL2 vs the P600.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and P600 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and P600.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SL2 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography info
Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Nikon P600
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
82
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon P600
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging details
Nikon P600 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon P600
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon Coolpix P600
Otherwise known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-06-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $750