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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600

Portability
81
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 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
  • Announced July 2014
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 6 months after the P600 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the P600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P600

 SX400 IS P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P600 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P600

 SX400 IS P600 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer 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 P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS and the P600.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and P600 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and P600.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P600 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Nikon P600 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P600
60
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P600 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon P600 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
58
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (565g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $750