Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S6000

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 2 years after the S6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the S6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and S6000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and S6000.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.