Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2014

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with different sensor sizes.

The SX600 HS was brought out about the same time to the S32 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS scores against the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S32
SX600 HS | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX600 HS
S32 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S32
SX600 HS | S32 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides outside dimensions 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 S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the S32.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and S32.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will show more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $180 |