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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 7 years before the P950 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS grades against the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX600 HS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX600 HS

 P950 SX600 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014More recent by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P950

 SX600 HS P950 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the P950.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and P950 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and P950.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Nikon P950 Sports photography features
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P950 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface 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 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $797