Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon B500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS and the B500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and B500 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and B500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX600 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.