Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon B600

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 5 years prior to the B600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the B600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS and the B600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and B600 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and B600.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.