Nikon P600 vs Canon T6

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Nikon P600 vs Canon T6

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon P600 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon P610
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Succeeded by the Canon T7
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Differences

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon T6

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Faster JPEG shooting
6.9 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T6 advantages over Nikon P600

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

500 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
77 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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

Good image quality overall; Good value for money; In-camera Wi-Fi and NFC make light work of image sharing; Decent kit lens; Friendly, approachable design; Good ergonomics; Lots of room to grow in Canon's ecosystem
Slow burst shooting with very limited raw buffer; Resolution, dynamic range and high ISO performance trail current rivals; Mediocre autofocus performance; Limited feature set; Very basic movie capture features
Read our Canon T6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T5

Nikon P600

Canon T5

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon T5

Canon T6

Canon T5

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon T5

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 T6

Canon SX60

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon P610

Nikon P600

Nikon P610

$345
1/2.3 inch

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

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Canon T6

Nikon P610

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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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 T6

Nikon B700

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon T6 vs Nikon B700

Compared to Canon T7i

Nikon P600

Canon T7i

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon T7i

Canon T6

Canon T7i

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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