Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S1100pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the S1100pj which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the S1100pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S1100pj has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S1100pj.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and S1100pj is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S1100pj.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.