Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX600 HS matches up against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and HX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.