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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and B600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 10 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS matches up against the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon B600

 SX1 IS B600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX1 IS

 B600 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2019March 2009More modern by 119 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon B600

 SX1 IS B600 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS vs the B600.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and B600 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and B600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon B600 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (280 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Nikon B600 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (615g)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (280 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (500g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (615 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $297