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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX600 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SX600 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1100 IS scores against the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 A1100 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SX600 HS A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 A1100 IS SX600 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS against the SX600 HS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1280
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $249