Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S8100

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon S8100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the S8100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX600 HS scores against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior 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 S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and S8100.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.