Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon Coolpix B600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon B600
SX1 IS | B600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX1 IS
B600 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 119 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon B600
SX1 IS | B600 | |||
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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).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix B600 | |
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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 |