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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • New Model is Nikon P610
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 12 months later than the P600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS scores against the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX530 HS P600 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX530 HS

 P600 SX530 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P600

 SX530 HS P600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS against the P600.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and P600 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and P600.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P600 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Nikon P600
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P600 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Nikon P600 Travel photography info
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P600 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P600 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (565g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $750