Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B600

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 6 years before the B600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS scores against the B600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon B600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS and the B600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and B600 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and B600.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B600 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.