Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P520

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 12 months later than the P520 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX600 HS scores against the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS versus the P520.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and P520 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and P520.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.