Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 16 months prior to the SX600 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX500 IS matches up against the SX600 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS against the SX600 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and SX600 HS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.