Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P600

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 7 months prior to the P600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS scores vs the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix P600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon P600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the P600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and P600 is 86 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and P600.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.