Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7100

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 23 months after the P7100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX600 HS scores vs the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior 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 P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the P7100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and P7100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.