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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was released 3 years after the S8000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS scores vs the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S8000

 SX600 HS S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S8000 SX600 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S8000

 SX600 HS S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the S8000.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and S8000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Nikon S8000
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $300