Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D5600

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D5600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was announced 8 years prior to the D5600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the D5600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon D5600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 D5600 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D5600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS vs the D5600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and D5600 is 64 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and D5600.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D5600 will offer extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.