Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon B600

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 8 years earlier than the B600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the B600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon B600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the B600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and B600 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and B600.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon B600 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.