Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
- Updated by Nikon P610

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was introduced 12 months prior to the P600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX50 HS grades vs the P600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix P600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon P600
SX50 HS | P600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX50 HS
P600 | SX50 HS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P600
SX50 HS | P600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS and the P600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and P600 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and P600.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P600 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix P600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-15 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $429 | $750 |