Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P600

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 5 years before the P600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS matches up against the P600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the P600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and P600 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and P600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P600 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.