Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P600

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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX510 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P600 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P600.

Succeeded by the Canon SX520 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon P610
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Differences

Canon SX510 HS advantages over Nikon P600

Less expensive
$250 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
80 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
349g vs 565g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 6.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon SX510 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm vs 720 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
921k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX510 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SX510 HS First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P600, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon P600 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-610UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$230
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Nikon P600

Olympus SP-610UZ

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Compared to Olympus SP-720UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-720UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

$125
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Nikon P600

Olympus SP-720UZ

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$125
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX400 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$149
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

Nikon P600

Canon SX400 IS

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$149
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX400 IS

Compared to Canon SX60

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX60

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX60

Nikon P600

Canon SX60

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon SX510 HS

Nikon P610

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P610

Nikon P600

Nikon P610

$345
1/2.3 inch

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

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