Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5100

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 3 years later than the S5100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS scores against the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS against the S5100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S5100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.