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Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Comparison

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Nikon P600

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P600 and SX40 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Canon. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon P600 has a 16.0 MP and Canon SX40 HS has a 12.0 MP resolution. Nikon P600 was introduced to market in February 2014 and Canon SX40 HS was launched in September 2011. As you can see, SX40 HS is 3 years older than P600. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P600 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 565g. 125 x 85 x 107 mm

Canon SX40 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-09-15
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 600g. 123 x 92 x 108 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Compare

Nikon P600 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P610. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P600
Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Canon SX40 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P600

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P600 over Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/3200s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
565 g vs 600 g 35 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
1440mm vs 840mm 600 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
60× vs 35× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX40 HS over Nikon Coolpix P600
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 7.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
380 shots vs 330 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Wide
2.70 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P600 and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1440mm vs 840mm Very good Telezoom
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P600 and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 5.80 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P600 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX40 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS. Nikon P600 is 7mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Canon SX40 HS but it is also 2mm wider.

Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS.

Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS.
Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P600 is 35g lighter than the Canon SX40 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P600 nor Canon PowerShot SX40 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P600's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX40 HS's 2.7" screen.

Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P600 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX40 HS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P600 and SX40 HS sensor size comparison.

Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS Cameras


Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SX40 HS has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon P600, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P600 features a 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 60× zoom lens whereas Canon SX40 HS features a 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 35× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.70, Canon SX40 HS is faster than Nikon P600 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P600 has 600mm longer reach than the Canon SX40 HS. However, with a max aperture of f5.80, Canon SX40 HS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P600
SX40 HS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P600
SX40 HS
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P600
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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DSLR-Like Cameras

P600
SX40 HS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P600 for Portrait Photography

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Canon SX40 HS for Portrait Photography

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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P600 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX40 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P600 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX40 HS for Sports Photography

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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
1440 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Nikon P600 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX40 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
60.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
565g
Body Thickness 107mm
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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
600g
Body Thickness 108mm
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Nikon P600 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX40 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P600 vs Canon SX40 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P600 and Canon SX40 HS scores compare:

Nikon P600
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #39 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #487 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon SX40 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #46 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #529 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P600 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX40 HS in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P600 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P600 Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2014-02-07 2011-09-15
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1440 mm (60×) 24-840 mm (35×)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.5 F2.7-5.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.50 m 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 565g 600g
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm 123 x 92 x 108mm
Battery Life 330 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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