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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Successor is Nikon P1000
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 months before the P900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX60 HS grades vs the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P900

 SX60 HS P900 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P900 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P900

 SX60 HS P900 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014March 2015Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS vs the P900.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P900 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and P900.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Nikon P900 Street photography features
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
45
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
57
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (650 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
better than average battery power (360 shots)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average (899g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P900 Vlogging factors
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
54
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than average (899g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 899 gr (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $549 $600