Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon B600

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 6 years before the B600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the B600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon B600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the B600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and B600 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and B600.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon B600 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.