Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Successor is Nikon P1000

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was introduced 14 months earlier than the P900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades versus the P900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon P900
SX600 HS | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX600 HS
P900 | SX600 HS | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P900
SX600 HS | P900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions 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 P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS and the P900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and P900 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and P900.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2015-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) | 899 gr (1.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $600 |