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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 5 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon P1000

 SX600 HS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 P1000 SX600 HS 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P1000

 SX600 HS P1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS versus the P1000.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and P1000 is 93 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and P1000.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Nikon P1000
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
54
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Nikon Expeed
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 1415 gr (3.12 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $1,000