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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Nikon P900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon P900

 SX600 HS P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX600 HS

 P900 SX600 HS 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P900

 SX600 HS P900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Nikon P900
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P900 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
59
great battery pack (360 per charge)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P900 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
53
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix P900
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