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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Nikon S32
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S32

 SX600 HS S32 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S32 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S32

 SX600 HS S32 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (13MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S32 Sports photography advice
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S32 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S32 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S32 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S32
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