Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon W300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up against the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS against the W300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and W300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.