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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2019
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 11 years prior to the B600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS scores versus the B600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon B600

 SX10 IS B600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX10 IS

 B600 SX10 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009More modern by 121 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon B600

 SX10 IS B600 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon B600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the B600.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and B600 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and B600.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
features face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Nikon B600 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (600 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Nikon B600
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
more heavy than others (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (280 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (600g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (500g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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