Canon N vs Canon SX600 HS

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.