• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon SX70

  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX70 advantages over Nikon P600

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 6.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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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Compared to Canon SX50

Nikon P600
Canon SX50
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX50

Canon SX70
Canon SX50
  • $666
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX70 vs Canon SX50

Compared to 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

Canon SX70
Canon SX60
  • $666
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon SX70 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Nikon P600
Nikon P610
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX70
Nikon P610
  • $666
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon B700

Nikon P600
Nikon B700
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon B700

Canon SX70
Nikon B700
  • $666
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • External Mic Jack
  • Newer
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Canon SX70 vs Nikon B700

Compared to Nikon B600

Nikon P600
Nikon B600
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon B600

Canon SX70
Nikon B600
  • $666
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

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