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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 8 months later than the P600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the P600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX60 HS P600 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P600 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P600

 SX60 HS P600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Nikon P600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the P600.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P600 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and P600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX60 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P600 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Nikon P600
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P600
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon P600 Travel photography advice
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging information
Nikon P600 Vlogging information
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quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 650g (1.43 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $750