Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SX600 HS was manufactured at a similar time to the S5300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX600 HS grades vs the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S5300
SX600 HS | S5300 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SX600 HS
S5300 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S5300
SX600 HS | S5300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the S5300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and S5300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-208mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 138g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 180 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $180 |