Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Updated by Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released January 2019

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 7 years prior to the B600 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS scores versus the B600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon B600
SX150 IS | B600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX150 IS
B600 | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 81 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B600
SX150 IS | B600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS against the B600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and B600 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and B600.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix B600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix B600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2019-01-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 130 photos | 280 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $297 |