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Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Renewed by Canon S110
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SX600 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 grades versus the SX600 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 SX600 HS S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2011More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 S100 SX600 HS 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the SX600 HS.
Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SX600 HS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX600 HS will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
44
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (188g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
41
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
 lighter than competition (188g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
50
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S100 Vlogging information
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 lighter than competition (188g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot S100Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1280
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $249