Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon A1000

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 6 years before the A1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS grades against the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the A1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and A1000.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.