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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 9 years before the B600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS scores against the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon B600

 SX30 IS B600 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX30 IS

 B600 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2010More modern by 101 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon B600

 SX30 IS B600 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the B600.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and B600 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and B600.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon B600 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (601g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Nikon B600 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (280 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Nikon B600
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (500g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Nikon B600 Vlogging info
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (601 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $297