Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon D5600

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon D5600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was released 8 years before the D5600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the D5600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon D5600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS and the D5600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and D5600 is 90 and 70 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and D5600.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D5600 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.