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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 5 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the B600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon B600

 SX400 IS B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX400 IS

 B600 SX400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B600

 SX400 IS B600 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the B600.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and B600 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and B600.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon B600
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon B600
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (280 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (280 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (500g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (280 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon B600 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2019-01-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs 280 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $297