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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS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
Nikon P600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX50 HS P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX50 HS

 P600 SX50 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P600

 SX50 HS P600 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P600 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (595g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P600
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (565g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix P600
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