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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 5 years prior to the B600 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS grades versus the B600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon B600

 SX530 HS B600 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX530 HS

 B600 SX530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2015More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B600

 SX530 HS B600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS vs the B600.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and B600 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and B600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SX530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon B600 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Nikon B600
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (280 shots)
more heavy than competition (500g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Nikon B600
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 280 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $297