Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B600

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 10 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon B600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the B600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and B600 is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and B600.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B600 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.