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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the P600 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS grades versus the P600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX540 HS P600 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX540 HS

 P600 SX540 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon P600

 SX540 HS P600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys exterior 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 P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon P600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS versus the P600.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and P600 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and P600.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P600
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (205 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P600 Travel photography details
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P600
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Nikon P600 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display 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 5.9 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
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 205 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $750