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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
Nikon S6000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S6000

 SX600 HS S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S6000 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6000

 SX600 HS S6000 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S6000
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