Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P600

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the P600 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the P600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Nikon Coolpix P600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon P600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS against the P600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and P600 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and P600.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.