Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P600

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the P600 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX520 HS grades versus the P600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix P600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the P600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and P600 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and P600.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.