Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B600

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 9 years earlier than the B600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the B600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and B600 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and B600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.