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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the SX600 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores vs the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 SX20 IS SX600 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 SX600 HS SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 SX20 IS SX600 HS 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the SX600 HS.
Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SX600 HS is 65 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and SX600 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
37
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (188g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
34
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
41
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
53
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than average (188 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
35
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
50
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
 lighter than average (188g)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $249