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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 21 months before the A7S II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS grades versus the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony A7S II

 SX600 HS A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon SX600 HS

 A7S II SX600 HS 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2014More modern by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony A7S II

 SX600 HS A7S II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS against the A7S II.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Sony A7S II Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
49
weather proofing
terrible battery power (370 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony A7S II
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 188 grams (0.41 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $2,767