Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5200

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S5200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the S5200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has physical 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 S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the S5200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S5200.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX600 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.