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Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P950 and SX600 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Canon SX600 HS was launched in January 2014. As you can see, SX600 HS is 6 years older than P950. 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 P950 and Canon SX600 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-450 mm F3.8-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1920 x 1280 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 188g. 104 x 61 x 26 mm

Canon SX600 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P950

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
921k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 4.0fps 3 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 450mm 1550 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 18x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
11.5m vs 3.5m 8m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1280 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX600 HS over Nikon Coolpix P950
Weight
188 g vs 1005 g 817 g lighter
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 450mm Very good Telezoom
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 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 P950 and Canon SX600 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX600 HS has external dimensions of 104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS. Canon SX600 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 36mm narrower, 49mm shorter and 124mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS.

Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS.
Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX600 HS is significantly lighter (817g ) than the Nikon P950 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

P950
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

P950
SX600 HS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P950 nor Canon PowerShot SX600 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
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P950's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX600 HS's 3" screen.

Moreover, Nikon P950 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Canon SX600 HS has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P950.
Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P950's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Canon SX600 HS's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Canon SX600 HS's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P950.

Below you can see the P950 and SX600 HS sensor size comparison.

Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS Cameras


Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Canon SX600 HS features a 25-450 mm F3.8-6.9 18x zoom lens.

Nikon P950 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX600 HS. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1550mm longer reach than the Canon SX600 HS. At f6.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
SX600 HS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P950
SX600 HS
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P950
SX600 HS
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P950
SX600 HS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Canon SX600 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 P950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX600 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX600 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.80
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX600 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
450 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX600 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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Compact Body
188g
18.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX600 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
25 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 Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 vs Canon SX600 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 P950 and Canon SX600 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 P950 and Canon SX600 HS scores compare:

Nikon P950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Canon SX600 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #143 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #689 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Nikon P950 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX600 HS in all criteria except one: Portability. Canon SX600 HS is significantly smaller than Nikon P950. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon SX600 HS. Otherwise, Nikon P950 is the better camera overall.

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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P950 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2020-01-07 2014-01-06
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 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 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 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 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 25-450 mm (18x)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F3.8-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 90% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1280
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1005g 188g
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm 104 x 61 x 26mm
Battery Life 290 shots 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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