Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS

Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The N was introduced 12 months before the SX600 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N matches up versus the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX600 HS
N | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon N
SX600 HS | N | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX600 HS
N | SX600 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same screen resolution |
Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N and the SX600 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SX600 HS.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | PureColor II G (TFT) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1280 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 290 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $249 |