Nikon Coolpix P600 vs Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelCoolpix P600PowerShot SX600 HS
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
      MSRP$499.95$249.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Autofocus ModesTracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1440 mm25 - 450 mm
      Optical Zoom60x18x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.5f/3.8 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingPureColor II G (TFT)
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.9 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL auto flash with monitor preflashesAuto
      Manual Flash On / Off
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Range7.50 m3.50 m 50 cm – 3.5 m W / 1.0 m – 2.0 m T
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1280
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Dimensions125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21")104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.8 x 5.3"6.4 x 5.6 x 2.2"
      Package Weight2.45 lb1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Battery PackEN-EL23NB-6LH
      Battery Life330 shots290 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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