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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 7 months later than the S31 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS matches up against the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S31

 SX600 HS S31 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S31 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S31

 SX600 HS S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S31.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S31.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Nikon S31
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S31
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S31 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S31
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
30
very good max aperture (f)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S31
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
24
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $90