Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 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
- Released January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years after the S6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX600 HS matches up against the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S6000
SX600 HS | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX600 HS
S6000 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6000
SX600 HS | S6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with 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) while the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S6000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $300 |