Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 4 years after the S1000pj which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the S1000pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the S1000pj.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.