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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 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
  • Introduced January 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 5 years prior to the B600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS grades versus the B600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon B600

 SX60 HS B600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX60 HS

 B600 SX60 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019September 2014Fresher by 52 months

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon B600

 SX60 HS B600 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon B600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the B600.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and B600 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and B600.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography advice
Nikon B600 Street photography advice
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Nikon B600 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (280 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
Nikon B600 Travel photography information
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (280 shots)
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (280 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
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really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (500g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 650g (1.43 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 280 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $549 $297