Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P300

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years later than the P300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX600 HS scores vs the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and P300.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.