Canon SX600 HS vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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 Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and RX100 VA.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX600 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.