Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S6100

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years after the S6100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has got 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) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and S6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.