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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2019
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years before the B600 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX540 HS matches up against the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon B600

 SX540 HS B600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX540 HS

 B600 SX540 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2016Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B600

 SX540 HS B600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS against the B600.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and B600 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and B600.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX540 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Nikon B600 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow fps (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (280 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (500g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (205 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (500g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
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 205 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $297