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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Nikon P610
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced very close to the P600 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS grades vs the P600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX600 HS P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX600 HS

 P600 SX600 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P600

 SX600 HS P600 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon P600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the P600.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and P600 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and P600.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P600 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Nikon P600 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P600 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P600
70
lighter than average (188g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
59
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon P600 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
59
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $750