Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P500

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS grades against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has 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) while the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS against the P500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and P500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and P500.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.