Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P600

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 17 months before the P600 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS matches up against the P600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the P600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and P600 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and P600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.