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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2019
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon B600

 SX150 IS B600 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX150 IS

 B600 SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019May 2012More modern by 81 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B600

 SX150 IS B600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon B600 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon B600
64
lighter than competitors (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (280 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Nikon B600 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix B600
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
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